There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Pisa 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 via Florence
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
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain Re
7h 38m€128–366Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milan to Pisabus 500
8h 32m€85–123Drive 559.8 km
- Drive from Zurich to Pisacar 559.8 km
5h 58m€99–143Fly 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 Pisa Centraletrain
5h 16m€115–290Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
9h€120–350Train #2
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Cadenazzotrain
- Take the train from Cadenazzo to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
10h 41m€95–183Fly to Pisa International Airport
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane ZRH - PSA
6h 26m€89–302Fly 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
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
5h 46m€108–325
Zurich to Pisa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Pisa is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Pisa is to fly and train which takes 5h 16m and costs €110 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Pisa. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Pisa via Milan - Famagosta and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Pisa. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Pisa Centrale via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Zurich and Pisa is 635 km. The road distance is 559.8 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Pisa without a car is to train via Florence which takes 7h 38m and costs €120 - €370.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Zurich to Pisa, including transfers.
Zurich to Pisa bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zurich to Pisa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Pisa is to train via Florence which takes 7h 38m and costs €120 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 8h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €310 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Pisa, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Pisa Centrale via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Pisa via Milano - Famagosta, Milan - Famagosta, and Milan in around 8h 32m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–280
Flights from Zurich Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–420
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 Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–180
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- Onebus
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Pisa bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Zurich to Pisa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Pisa is 560 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Zurich to Pisa.
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