There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Recco 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 Milan
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 Genova Brignoletrain Ic
6h 47m€106–309Bus via Milan
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 22m€37–65Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoabus FlixBus N177
6h 58m€39–60Drive 435.7 km
- Drive from Zurich to Reccocar 435.7 km
4h 45m€77–111Fly 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 Genova Brignoletrain
6h 18m€95–257Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Reccotrain Re13
7h 54m€86–227Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane ZRH - GOA
6h 51m€107–288Fly 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
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Chiavaritrain
7h 53m€130–334Fly 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
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain
8h 20m€121–322
Zurich to Recco by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Recco is to bus via Milan which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Recco is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Recco. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Brignole Fs/ via Marittima/Principe Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Recco. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Recco via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Genova Brignole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Zurich and Recco is 412 km. The road distance is 435.7 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Recco without a car is to train via Milan which takes 6h 47m and costs €100 - €310.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Zurich to Recco, including transfers.
Zurich to Recco bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Recco train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Recco is to train via Milan which takes 6h 47m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 58m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Recco, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Recco via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Genova Brignole in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–320
Flights from Zurich Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–390
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–280
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–390
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 Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–210
- 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 Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Recco bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Zurich to Recco train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Recco is 436 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Zurich to Recco.
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