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How to get fromZürich HB to Florenceby plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Zürich HB to Florence by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Florence Peretola Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane ZRH - FLR
    3h 40m
    €105–253

  2. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane ZRH - BLQ
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    4h 6m
    €97–258

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain train S11
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train Fr
    6h 12m
    €119–360

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Modenabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Modena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus 532 / ...
    7h 4m

  5. Drive 575.7 km

    1. Drive from Zürich HB to Florencecar car 575.7 km
    5h 54m
    €100–144

  6. Train via Cadenazzo

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Cadenazzotrain train
    2. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novellatrain train
    8h 34m
    €101–174

Zürich HB to Florence by foot and train

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Zürich HB, 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 vehicle from Zürich HB to Firenze S.M.N. via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 12m.

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