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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Florence to Zurich

Composite routes from Florence to Zurich

Cheapest
5 h 54 min
Car
582 km.
from $32
Fastest
1 h 14 min
Plane
Other
10 h 56 min
Bus
451 km.
from €47.83
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$88.93

Calanda Viaggi

Phone:
0041 (0)81 284 62 32
Email:
info@calandareisen.com
Website:
calandaviaggi.com/
Bus from Florence A1 to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$55.90–$76.23

L'Aurora Viaggi

Phone:
+39 0963 313116
Email:
info@viaggiaurora.it
Website:
viaggiaurora.it/
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.45–$520.88
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$241.38–$825.78
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$431.95

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$698.74
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$508.17
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.16–$825.78

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.93–$470.06

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$21.60

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$101.63
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$55.90
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.41–$88.93

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.98–$82.58
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$44.47
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$53.36–$69.87

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milan
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.14–$33.03
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.70

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$69.87–$127.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Zurich is to bus via Stazione Orti Oricellari which costs $47.83 - $65.22 and takes 10h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Florence to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Florence to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $86.96 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Florence and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Florence to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Milan Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Florence to Zurich?

The distance between Florence and Zurich is 553 km. The road distance is 579.9 km.

How do I travel from Florence to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Florence to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $76.09 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Florence to Zurich?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Florence to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Zurich bus from?

Florence to Zurich bus services, operated by L'Aurora Viaggi, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Florence to Zurich train from?

Florence to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

Train, bus or fly from Florence to Zurich?

The best way to get from Florence to Zurich is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $76.09 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $86.96 - $282.61 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Florence to Zurich bus arrive?

Florence to Zurich bus services, operated by L'Aurora Viaggi, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Florence to Zurich train arrive?

Florence to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milan Centrale station.

Can I drive from Florence to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Zurich is 580 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Florence to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Florence to Zurich?

Book your Florence to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Florence to Zurich?

Book your Florence to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 987+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $87.15 per night.
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