How to travel from Venice to Zurich, Switzerland

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.

4 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out ZurichVenice if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Milano Centrale

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Zuerich Hb.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    CHF 95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Zurich Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 34($35)
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Drive

Drive to Zürich.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance541km (336 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Zurich

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and Zurich

Transport options from Venice to Zurich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Milano Centrale + 1 similar
5h 45m
CHF 95($95)
every 3 hours515km (320 miles)
Train6h 10m
CHF 130($130)
twice daily518km (322 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
CHF 34($35)
twice daily583km (362 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
CHF 105($110)
on demand541km (336 miles)

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Airports near Zurich

The following major airports near Zurich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Zurich
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Zurich
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Zurich