- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum with major Swiss and international collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
10 h 10 m
Average duration
12 h 23 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
452 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Zurich will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 5 buses that leave Florence for Zurich on Mon, Jun 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 452 km distance in an average of 12 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 10 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 15 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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3898 · 2494
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $141.
Distance: 280 miles (452 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $320 Average price |
9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Zurich:
A bus is $106 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Zurich costing on average $165 (€133).
A bus is $261 (€210) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Zurich costing on average $320 (€257).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Zurich buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h00 | 9:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
94742 · 4739 | 2:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 9h35 | 11:50 PM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 15h00 | 3:30 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 14h35 | 3:30 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
3898 · 2494 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h10 | 12:15 PM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 1 transfer | |
2494 | 2:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 10h10 | 12:15 PM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Florence to Zurich run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 280 miles (452 km) distance in 9h 35m.
Distance 280 miles (452 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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