- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€46
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€61
Fastest journey on Aug 29
8 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
10 h 3 m
Buses on Aug 29
3
Distance
360 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zurich to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Venice will cost around €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Venice without transferring at least once.
4733 · 4781
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
4733 · 4781
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €62, while a flight costs an average of €617.
Distance: 223 miles (360 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€62 Average price Cheapest | €108 Average price | €617 Average price | €96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 17m Average total duration 10h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Zurich to Venice:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Venice costing on average €108.
A bus is €556 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Venice costing on average €617.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 33m.
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
Tickets start at around €62 compared to roughly €96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €34. The journey takes 10h 47m versus 6h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €83 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 34h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €138 |
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Venice buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 17h05 | 10:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 17h25 | 10:50 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
4733 · 4781 | 3:25 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 8h30 | 11:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 9h40 | 6:25 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 12h00 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Zurich to Venice run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 223 miles (360 km) distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 223 miles (360 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Venice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Venice buses use the Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
Available at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai): Elevators, ramps.
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast-food and cafe options available.
Wi-Fi is available at Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof). ATMs are aTMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
Available at Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof): Wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
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