There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Cervia by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Cesenatrain Fr
8h 15m€126–221Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bolognabus FlixBus 519 / ...
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cesena Accoglienzabus N554
10h 30m€35–79Bus via Piacenza
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Parmabus
- Take the bus from Fidenza - Via S. Michele to Piacenzabus
- Take the bus from Piacenza - Via Gorra to Circonvallazione - Sacchettibus
10h€102–129Drive 583.6 km
- Drive from Zurich to Cerviacar 583.6 km
6h 7m€106–153Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, bus
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
- Take the bus from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Bus Stop to Cesena Piazzale dell Accoglienzabus
6h 46m€122–340Train via Bologna
- 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 Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
8h 20m€128–236Train via Bologna #2
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bologna Centraletrain Ec
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
9h 57m€183–309Fly 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 Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
7h 45m€122–418Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
8h 31m€118–343
Zurich to Cervia by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cervia is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Cervia is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs €100 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Cervia. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Circonvallazione - Sacchetti via Fidenza - Via S. Michele and Piacenza - Via Gorra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Cervia. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Cesena via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Zurich and Cervia is 569 km. The road distance is 583.6 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Cervia without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €120 - €230.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Zurich to Cervia, including transfers.
Zurich to Cervia bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zurich to Cervia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Cervia is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Piacenza, which costs €100 - €130 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Cervia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Cervia via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Cesena, and Cesena in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Circonvallazione - Sacchetti via Parma, Fidenza - Via S. Michele, Piacenza, and Piacenza - Via Gorra in around 10h.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–440
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–360
Flights from Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–370
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160–550
Flights from Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–400
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160–550
Flights from Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130–400
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €65–90
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +39081/969167
- [email protected]
- Website
- TTI Leonettibus SRL
Bus from Fidenza - Via S. Michele to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- TTI Leonettibus SRL
- Phone
- +39 0541662069
- [email protected]
- Website
- bonellibus.it
Bus from Piacenza - Via Gorra to Circonvallazione - Sacchetti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–37
- Schedules at
- bonellibus.it
- Phone
- +39 0541 600100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shuttle Italy Airport
Bus from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Bus Stop to Cesena Piazzale dell Accoglienza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- Shuttle Italy Airport
- Standard Fare
- €30
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Cesena Accoglienza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Cervia bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Parma station.
Zurich to Cervia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Cervia is 584 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Zurich to Cervia.
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