There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Carrara by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from San Donato - Nuova Autostazione to Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadtbus
7h 49m€121–145Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Parmabus 36
- Take the train from Parma to Aulla Lunigianatrain Re / ...
12h 19m€34–57Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Carrara-Avenzatrain Ic
8h 32m€122–183Drive 513.6 km
- Drive from Zurich to Carraracar 513.6 km
5h 29m€91–132Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Carrara-Avenzatrain
6h 32m€122–299Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Carrara-Avenzatrain
8h 3m€105–252Fly 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
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Carrara-Avenzatrain
7h 2m€114–329
Zurich to Carrara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Carrara is to bus and train which costs €30 - €60 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Carrara is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Carrara. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Carrara Poste via famagosta m2, rogoredo m3, San Donato - Nuova Autostazione and Colombo/Rinchiosa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Carrara. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Carrara-Avenza via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Zurich and Carrara is 566 km. The road distance is 513.6 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Carrara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 49m and costs €120 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Zurich to Carrara, including transfers.
Zurich to Carrara bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zurich to Carrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Carrara is to bus which takes 7h 49m and costs €120 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Carrara, Italy?
You can take a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Carrara Poste via Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, rogoredo m3, Milano, San Donato M3, San Donato - Nuova Autostazione, and Colombo/Rinchiosa in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Carrara-Avenza via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale in around 8h 32m.
- 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 Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–320
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 Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- Onebus
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Carrara bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Zurich to Carrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Carrara is 514 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Zurich to Carrara.
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