What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cinque Terre?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cinque Terre is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 11h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Cinque Terre?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Cinque Terre is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Cinque Terre?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at La Spezia Via Fiume via Milan - Famagosta, Milan and Canaletto - Porto Ovest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Cinque Terre?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Corniglia via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Monterosso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Zurich to Cinque Terre?

The distance between Zurich and Cinque Terre is 469 km. The road distance is 514.1 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Cinque Terre without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Cinque Terre without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs €100 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Cinque Terre?

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Zurich to Cinque Terre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cinque Terre bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cinque Terre train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Cinque Terre?

The best way to get from Zurich to Cinque Terre is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Zurich to Cinque Terre bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Cinque Terre train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Cinque Terre?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Cinque Terre is 514 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Zurich to Cinque Terre.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Cinque Terre?

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Where can I stay near Cinque Terre?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Cinque Terre by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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best
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 Monterossotrain Ic
8h 45m
€108–176
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Como Piazzale San Gottardobus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Levantotrain Re13
11h 11m
€34–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus
2. Take the bus from Milan to La Speziabus N1508 / ...
9h 6m
€85–123
Drive 514.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Cinque Terrecar 514.1 km
5h 56m
€108–156
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 La Spezia Migliarinatrain
7h 45m
€119–345
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 Monterossotrain
8h 16m
€102–248
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 La Spezia Migliarinatrain
8h 17m
€112–345

Zurich to Cinque Terre by train

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Distance: 468.7 km
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Cinque Terre, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Corniglia via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Monterosso in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Corniglia via Milano - Famagosta, Milan - Famagosta, Milan, La Spezia, Canaletto - Porto Ovest, La Spezia Via Fiume, and La Spezia Centrale in around 9h 6m.

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