What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Vatican City?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Vatican City is to fly which costs €40 - €180 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Vatican City?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Vatican City is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs €40 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Vatican City?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Roma Prenestina A1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Vatican City?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Roma Termini via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Zurich to Vatican City?

The distance between Zurich and Vatican City is 834 km. The road distance is 851.5 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Vatican City without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Vatican City without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €150 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Vatican City?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Zurich to Vatican City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Vatican City bus from?

Zurich to Vatican City bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Vatican City train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Vatican City?

The best way to get from Zurich to Vatican City is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €130 and takes 7h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €180 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Zurich to Vatican City bus arrive?

Zurich to Vatican City bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where does the Zurich to Vatican City train arrive?

Zurich to Vatican City train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Vatican City?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Vatican City is 851 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Zurich to Vatican City.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Vatican City?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Vatican City?

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Where can I stay near Vatican City?

There are 21285+ hotels available in Vatican City.

Zurich to Vatican City - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Vatican City by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
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
€159–267
Fly Zurich Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
4h 25m
€42–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Roma Prenestina A1bus
7h 36m
€95–129
Drive 851.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Vatican Citycar 851.5 km
8h 23m
€154–222
Bus via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Bus stationbus FlixBus 519
13h 24m
€80–124
Train to Basel, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BSL - FCO
5h 35m
€67–248
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
7h 11m
€139–313
Fly Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain
5h 39m
€130–374

Zurich to Vatican City by bus

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Distance: 833.5 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Vatican City?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Roma Termini via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale in around 7h 15m. 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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