There are 7 ways to get from Switzerland to Liguria by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoabus FlixBus N177
7h 21m€41–66Train via Milan
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain Ic
7h 25m€96–170Drive 419.8 km
- Drive from Zurich to Genoacar 419.8 km
4h 36m€88–126Fly from Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
5h 5m€104–291Train
- Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugtrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Zug to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Genova Brignoletrain
8h 43m€86–132Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zürich to Aresebus
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova Brignoletrain 9992
9h 38m€43–64Fly from Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
5h 4m€47–138
Switzerland to Liguria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Liguria is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Liguria is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Liguria. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Cadorna/Piazza Della Vittoria via Marittima/Principe Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Liguria. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Genova Brignole via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Switzerland and Liguria is 431 km. The road distance is 419.8 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Liguria without a car is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Switzerland to Liguria, including transfers.
Switzerland to Liguria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Switzerland to Liguria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Liguria is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train via Milan, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Liguria, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Genova Brignole via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–340
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zug to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- Italo Treno
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- [email protected]
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Zürich to Arese
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Liguria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Switzerland to Liguria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Liguria is 420 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Switzerland to Liguria.
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