There are 6 ways to get from Winterthur to Florence by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3h 52m€105–283Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Winterthur to Chiassobus
- Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novellatrain
8h 24m€55–82Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
7h 10m€129–226Drive 599.8 km
- Drive from Winterthur to Florencecar 599.8 km
6h 14m€107–154Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4h 24m€97–313Bus
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Modenabus
- Take the bus from Modena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N551 / ...
8h 41m€87–130
Winterthur to Florence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Florence is to bus and train which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Florence is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs €100 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Winterthur to Florence station. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station via Modena - Gramsci and Modena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Florence. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. via Zürich HB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Winterthur and Florence is 479 km. The road distance is 599.8 km.
The best way to get from Winterthur to Florence without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €120 - €230.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Winterthur to Florence, including transfers.
Winterthur to Florence bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Winterthur to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Winterthur to Florence is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 7h 10m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Winterthur, Switzerland and Florence, Italy?
Swiss, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winterthur to Firenze S.M.N. via Zürich HB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 10m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–280
Flights from Zurich Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–430
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +390975 343195
- [email protected]
- Website
- ventrebus.com
Bus from Winterthur to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- ventrebus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Winterthur to Florence bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Modena station.
Winterthur to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Florence is 600 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Winterthur to Florence.
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