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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Zurich is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 490.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Zürich via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Zürich HB via Milano Centrale and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Trieste to Zurich?

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

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Zurich without a car is to train via Milan which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Trieste to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Zurich bus from?

Trieste to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trieste station.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Trieste to Zurich?

The best way to get from Trieste to Zurich is to train via Milan which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 30m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 250 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Trieste to Zurich bus arrive?

Trieste to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Trieste to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Trieste to Zurich?

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

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

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Trieste to Zurich - 11 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Trieste to Zurich by shuttle, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, 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 51m
CHF 236–485
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 402 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 30m
CHF 53–86
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
8h 20m
CHF 138–226
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajaliscebus
2. Take the nighttrain from Jesenice to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
14h 10m
CHF 115–469
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 43m
CHF 289–574
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane TRS - ZRH
7h 55m
CHF 92–242
Shuttle to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Graz Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
6h 56m
CHF 468–1,089
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 31m
CHF 225–716
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane TRS - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
7h 34m
CHF 129–300
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 40m
CHF 124–183
Drive 594.9 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Zurichcar 594.9 km
7h 55m
CHF 100–144

Trieste to Zurich by train

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Distance: 598.6 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Zürich HB via Milano Centrale and Lugano in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste to Zürich via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 10h 30m.

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