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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Carrara is to bus and train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Carrara is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Carrara?

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, San Donato - Nuova Autostazione and Colombo/Rinchiosa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Carrara?

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 31m.

How far is it from Zurich to Carrara?

The distance between Zurich and Carrara is 562 km. The road distance is 513.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Carrara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs €120 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Zurich to Carrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Carrara bus from?

Zurich to Carrara bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Carrara train from?

Zurich to Carrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Carrara?

The best way to get from Zurich to Carrara is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs €120 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €180 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Zurich to Carrara bus arrive?

Zurich to Carrara bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.

Where does the Zurich to Carrara train arrive?

Zurich to Carrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Carrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Carrara is 514 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Zurich to Carrara.

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

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Where can I stay near Carrara?

There are 4387+ hotels available in Carrara.

Zurich to Carrara - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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
1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus
2. Take the bus from San Donato - Nuova Autostazione to Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadtbus
7h 39m
€121–146
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Parmabus 36
2. Take the train from Parma to Aulla Lunigianatrain Re / ...
12h 19m
€35–58
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Carrara-Avenzatrain Ic
8h 31m
€120–179
Drive 513.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Carraracar 513.6 km
5h 29m
€93–134
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Carrara-Avenzatrain
6h 32m
€116–319
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Carrara-Avenzatrain
8h 2m
€105–262
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Carrara-Avenzatrain
7h 2m
€113–349

Zurich to Carrara by train

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Distance: 562.4 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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, Rogoredo Fs, San Donato, San Donato - Nuova Autostazione, and Colombo/Rinchiosa in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Carrara-Avenza via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale in around 8h 31m.

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