What is the cheapest way to get from Trieste to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Switzerland is to drive which costs SFr 95 - SFr 140 and takes 7h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Trieste to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Switzerland is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 650.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Trieste, Autostazione and arriving at Zürich Hbf via Željeznički kolodvor and Rijeka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Trieste to Switzerland?

The distance between Trieste and Switzerland is 599 km. The road distance is 594.9 km.

How do I travel from Trieste to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Trieste to Switzerland without a car is to train via Milan which takes 8h 28m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220.

How long does it take to get from Trieste to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Trieste to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Switzerland bus from?

Trieste to Switzerland bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Trieste, Autostazione station.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Switzerland train from?

Trieste to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Trieste to Switzerland is to train via Milan which takes 8h 28m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 220 - SFr 360 and takes 12h 34m.

Where does the Trieste to Switzerland bus arrive?

Trieste to Switzerland bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Stazione Mestre station.

Where does the Trieste to Switzerland train arrive?

Trieste to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Switzerland is 595 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Trieste to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Trieste to Switzerland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Trieste to Switzerland?

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There are 9 ways to get from Trieste to Switzerland by shuttle, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LJU - ZRH
4h 56m
CHF 232–608
Drive 594.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Trieste to Zurichcar 594.9 km
7h 55m
CHF 97–141
Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
8h 28m
CHF 107–211
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka to Zürich Hbfbus
12h 34m
CHF 222–360
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
5h 38m
CHF 283–748
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VCE - GVA
5h 50m
CHF 261–742
Shuttle, shuttle to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Zagreb Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ZAG - ZRH
6h 41m
CHF 218–940
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
10h 41m
CHF 127–193
Bus via Venice
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestrebus
2. Take the bus from Venice Mestre to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 401 / ...
12h 45m
CHF 226–543

Trieste to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia)

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8h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 598.6 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Zürich Stadelhofen via Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor, Željeznički kolodvor, Tržnica, Rijeka, Zürich Hbf, and Zürich HB in around 12h 34m.

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