There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Imperia 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 Imperiatrain Ic
8h 7m€115–315Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Como Grandatebus
- Take the train from Saronno to Imperiatrain Re13
11h 2m€39–53Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sanremobus FlixBus N508
9h 31m€44–72Drive 512.5 km
- Drive from Zurich to Imperiacar 512.5 km
5h 21m€90–130Fly Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
5h 53m€108–292Train to Basel, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
7h 3m€69–263Fly Zurich Airport 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 Imperiatrain
7h 38m€104–263Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SXB - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
7h 35m€110–422
Zurich to Imperia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Imperia is to bus and train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Imperia is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs €90 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Imperia. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Imperia Oneglia via Sanremo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Imperia. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Imperia via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Zurich and Imperia is 495 km. The road distance is 512.5 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Imperia without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs €110 - €320.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Zurich to Imperia, including transfers.
Zurich to Imperia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Imperia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Imperia is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs €110 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Imperia, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Imperia via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sanremo 3 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 10m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–390
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–320
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- 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)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Imperia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sanremo station.
Zurich to Imperia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Imperia is 512 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Zurich to Imperia.
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