There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Empoli 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 Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
6h 44m€122–358Bus via Milan
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus FlixBus 519 / ...
- Take the bus from Milan to Empolibus FlixBus 507
10h 15m€44–82Bus
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Punto Blu di Reggio Emiliabus
- Take the bus from Punto Blu di Reggio Emilia to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
7h 38m€120–166Drive 595.8 km
- Drive from Zurich to Empolicar 595.8 km
6h 6m€104–150Fly 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 Empolitrain
4h 22m€109–270Fly 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
4h 52m€102–315
Zurich to Empoli by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Empoli is to bus via Milan which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Empoli is to fly and train which takes 4h 22m and costs €100 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Empoli. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Empoli via Punto Blu di Reggio Emilia and Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Empoli. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Empoli via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Zurich and Empoli is 588 km. The road distance is 595.8 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Empoli without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €120 - €360.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Zurich to Empoli, including transfers.
Zurich to Empoli bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zurich to Empoli train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Empoli is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €120 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €170 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Empoli, Tuscany, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Empoli via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Empoli via Punto Blu di Reggio Emilia and Florence in around 7h 38m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–250
Flights from Zurich Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–420
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170–650
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–220
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Empoli
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Punto Blu di Reggio Emilia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Punto Blu di Reggio Emilia to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Website
- Onebus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Empoli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Empoli bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Punto Blu di Reggio Emilia station.
Zurich to Empoli train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Empoli is 596 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Zurich to Empoli.
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