The distance between Venice and Zurich is around 515km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Venice to Zurich by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Zuerich Hb.
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Take the bus to Zurich Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Venice to Zurich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 34 ($35) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 105 ($110).
The distance between Venice and Zurich is around 515km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Venice and Zurich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Zurich is to drive which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 105 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Zurich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 34 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and Zurich. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Venice and Zurich with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 10m.
Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia run train services between Venice and Zurich. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Venice and Zurich. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Venice and Zurich with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8h 10m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Venice and Zurich. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venice to Zurich. We recommend that you take the train to Zuerich Hb. instead which will take 6h 10m.
The closest major airport to Zurich is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Zurich. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Venice and Zurich. The distance is around 541km (336 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Zurich is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around CHF 130 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Milano Centrale + 1 similar | 5h 45m | CHF 95($95) | every 3 hours | 515km (320 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | CHF 130($130) | twice daily | 518km (322 miles) |
Bus | 8h 10m | CHF 34($35) | twice daily | 583km (362 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | CHF 105($110) | on demand | 541km (336 miles) |
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The following major airports near Zurich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.