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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Italy is to bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station which costs €75 - €120 and takes 11h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Italy is to fly and train which takes 3h 8m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Italy. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Roma Prenestina A1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Italy. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Zurich to Italy?

The distance between Zurich and Italy is 264 km. The road distance is 849.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Italy without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €150 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Zurich to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Italy bus from?

Zurich to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Italy train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Italy?

The best way to get from Zurich to Italy is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €150 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 7h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Zurich to Italy bus arrive?

Zurich to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Italy train arrive?

Zurich to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Italy is 849 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Zurich to Italy.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Italy?

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Where can I stay near Italy?

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There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Italy by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Cadornatrain
3h 8m
€78–212
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
4h 23m
€42–172
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
7h 11m
€150–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Roma Prenestina A1bus
7h 28m
€107–144
Drive 849.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Romecar 849.4 km
8h 21m
€153–221
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3h 46m
€101–298
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3h 33m
€89–306
Fly to Naples Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane ZRH - NAP
4h 15m
€94–291
Train via Como
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 Roma Terminitrain
7h 15m
€155–239
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Bus stationbus FlixBus N524
11h 57m
€77–113

Zurich to Italy by train

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Distance: 263.7 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Roma Prenestina A1 once a week. Tickets cost €90–130 and the journey takes 7h 19m.

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