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How to get fromZurich to Palaiaby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Palaia by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Milan

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain train S11
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train Fr
    4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to S.Romano-M.-S.Crocetrain train Re
    7h 25m
    €140–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus bus FlixBus N524 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Pisabus bus FlixBus 507
    14h 21m
    €49–96

  3. Bus via Florence

    1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 45m
    €127–178

  4. Drive  599.4 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Palaiacar car 599.4 km
    6h 32m
    €108–156

  5. Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane ZRH - FLR
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain train
    6h 30m
    €110–300

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Firenze S. M. N.train train Ec
    3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain train Re
    10h 37m
    €171–252

  7. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Chiassotrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the train from Chiasso to Pisa Centraletrain train Ec
    11h 26m
    €165–244

  8. Fly to Pisa International Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane plane ZRH - PSA
    8h 42m
    €98–309

  9. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane ZRH - BLQ
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain train
    7h 3m
    €107–340

Zurich to Palaia by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Palaia, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Palaia via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., and S.Romano-M.-S.Croce in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Palaia via Milano - Famagosta, Florence, Empoli, Empoli, Pontedera-Casciana T, and Pontedera in around 9h 45m.

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