There are 6 ways to get from Switzerland to Italy by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3h 46m€101–287Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Bus stationbus FlixBus N524
13h 17m€74–115Train
- Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugtrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Zug to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
8h 5m€144–247Bus
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Roma Prenestina A1bus
8h 31m€105–149Drive 849.4 km
- Drive from Zurich to Romecar 849.4 km
8h 21m€153–221Train via Como
- 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 Roma Terminitrain
8h 25m€140–222
Switzerland to Italy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Italy is to bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Italy is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs €100 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Italy. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Roma Prenestina A1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Italy. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Roma Termini via Zug, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Switzerland and Italy is 471 km. The road distance is 849.4 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Italy without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €140 - €250.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Switzerland to Italy, including transfers.
Switzerland to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Switzerland to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Stadelhofen station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Italy is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 8h 5m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Italy?
Swiss and Air Dolomiti fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Roma Termini via Zug, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–260
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €160–550
Train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zug to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- 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)
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Roma Prenestina A1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €90–130
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Flixbus
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Switzerland to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Switzerland to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zug station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Italy is 849 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Switzerland to Italy.
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