What is the cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Vatican City?

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Vatican City is to train and fly which costs €50 - €180 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Switzerland to Vatican City?

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Vatican City is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs €50 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Vatican City?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Ottaviano via Prenestina/Conti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Vatican City?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Cipro via Zug, Lugano, Milano Centrale and Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Vatican City?

The distance between Switzerland and Vatican City is 579 km. The road distance is 851.5 km.

How do I travel from Switzerland to Vatican City without a car?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Vatican City without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €160 - €460.

How long does it take to get from Switzerland to Vatican City?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Switzerland to Vatican City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Vatican City bus from?

Switzerland to Vatican City bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Vatican City train from?

Switzerland to Vatican City train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Stadelhofen station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Vatican City?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Vatican City is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €160 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Switzerland to Vatican City bus arrive?

Switzerland to Vatican City bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where does the Switzerland to Vatican City train arrive?

Switzerland to Vatican City train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zug station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Vatican City?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Vatican City is 851 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Switzerland to Vatican City.

Where can I stay near Vatican City?

There are 21686+ hotels available in Vatican City.

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Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
4h 40m
€59–176
Fly from Zurich Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
4h 21m
€46–168
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugtrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zug to Luganotrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
8h 23m
€164–451
Bus
1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Roma Prenestina A1bus
10h
Drive 851.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Vatican Citycar 851.5 km
8h 23m
€149–215
Fly from Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GVA - FCO
4h 28m
€69–221
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane MXP - FCO
4h 20m
€53–172
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TRN - FCO
5h 57m
€80–297
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BSL - FCO
4h 23m
€60–209
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bolognabus FlixBus 439 / ...
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
12h
€67–188

Switzerland to Vatican City by tram, foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 578.7 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Vatican City?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Cipro via Zug, Lugano, Milano Centrale, Roma Termini, and Termini in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Roma Prenestina A1 once a week, and the journey takes 7h 19m.

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