There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Rimini by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane
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 Reggio Emilia
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 Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
- Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Riminitrain Fr
7h 6m€119–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Rimini Nordbus
10h 10m€40–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Riminitrain 89
8h 19m€55–102Drive 608.3 km
- Drive from Zurich to Riminicar 608.3 km
6h 9m€110–158Fly 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 Riminitrain
4h 43m€100–345Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Riminitrain Fr
7h 33m€108–195Fly 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 Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Riminitrain
5h 43m€126–387Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Riminitrain
6h 31m€117–337
Zurich to Rimini by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Rimini is to bus which costs €40 - €41 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Rimini is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs €100 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Rimini. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Arco d'Augusto via Covignano - Farmacia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Rimini. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Rimini via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Zurich and Rimini is 577 km. The road distance is 608.3 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Rimini without a car is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 7h 6m and costs €110 - €200.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Zurich to Rimini, including transfers.
Zurich to Rimini bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Zürich station.
Zurich to Rimini train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Rimini is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 7h 6m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €41 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Rimini, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Rimini via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Reggio Emilia Av in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Zürich to Rimini Nord once a week. Tickets cost €38 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–430
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–220
Flights from Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–420
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Zürich Hbf to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Rimini bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Rimini Nord station.
Zurich to Rimini train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Rimini is 608 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Zurich to Rimini.
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