There are 7 ways to get from Venice to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
6h 12mCHF 103–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Venice Mestre to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 401 / ...
10h 28mCHF 37–69Drive 517.3 km
- Drive from Venice to Zurichcar 517.3 km
5h 45mCHF 85–123Fly to Zurich Airport
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
4h 3mCHF 88–241Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
6h 18mCHF 87–202Fly to Geneva International Airport
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VCE - GVA
4h 15mCHF 61–235Fly to Basel
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Basel (BSL)plane VCE - BSL
3h 59mCHF 67–213
Venice to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Venice to Switzerland is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 220.
No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Liberta' Santa Chiara and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Venice Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Venice to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Venice and Switzerland is 516 km. The road distance is 517.3 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Venice to Switzerland, including transfers.
Venice to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice Mestre station.
Venice to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Switzerland is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 28m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 250 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Zuerich Hb twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 100–160 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venice Mestre to Zurich Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–380
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–240
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–200
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–190
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–240
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–160
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 100–160
- 2nd Class
- CHF 100–140
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 70–100
- 2nd Class
- CHF 55–75
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 70–100
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–75
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–75
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Venice Mestre to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Venice to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Venice to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Switzerland is 517 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Venice to Switzerland.
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