How to travel from Florence to Zurich

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Travel Information from Florence to Zurich

distanceDistance280 miles (452 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$41 - $125
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $41 (€36) • 9 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $94 (€81) • 1 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMarino Autolinee, LAER or Trenitalia

Travel 280 miles (452 km) by train, bus or flight to Zurich from Florence. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Marino Autolinee, LAER or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Florence to Zurich.

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from Florence to Zurich

How to get from Florence to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Florence to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
12:30AM17h40
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
06:10PMZurich
$881One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
12:30AM17h40
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
06:10PMZurich
$881One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Helvetic Airways
07:05PM1h15
Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
08:20PMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$5031One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Trenitalia
10:20AM9h07
Florence Santa Maria Novella
07:27PMZurich HB
$1821One-way
2 transfers
Trenitalia
01:33PM8h54
Florence Rifredi
10:27PMZurich HB
$1721One-way
2 transfers
Trenitalia
04:32AM9h55
Florence Santa Maria Novella
02:27PMZurich HB
$1651One-way
2 transfers
Calanda Viaggi
11:50PM9h30
Florence
09:20AMZürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai
$1291One-way
0 transfers
Marino Autolinee
02:15AM9h40
Florence
11:55AMZürich, Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai
$1341One-way
1 transfer
Regionale
11:14AM10h31
Florence Santa Maria Novella
09:45PMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$3431One-way
2 transfers
Regionale
09:04AM12h41
Florence Santa Maria Novella
09:45PMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$3431One-way
2 transfers
Regionale
06:40AM15h05
Florence Santa Maria Novella
09:45PMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$3431One-way
2 transfers

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How to get from Florence to Zürich

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Florence to Zürich, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Florence to Zürich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Find the best route between Florence and Zurich with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, Infobus and BlaBlaCar! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

    Travel information from Florence to Zurich with FlixBus:

    • Average Duration: 8 h 25 min
    • FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

    Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next travel to Zurich from Florence.

      FAQs: Travel from Florence to Zurich

      FAQs: Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Zurich.
      FAQs

      You can get between Florence and Zurich 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Florence to Zurich is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $41 (€36) compared to other travel options to Zurich:

      Taking a bus costs $52 (€45) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $94 (€81).

      Taking a bus costs $84 (€73) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $125 (€108).

      The fastest way to get to Zurich from Florence is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

      Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

      Getting to Zurich by bus takes 9 h 25 min on average.

      Train takes 5 h 32 min on average.

      The Florence to Zurich distance is around 280 miles (452 km).

      The average frequency per day from Florence to Zurich is:

      • 5 buses a day.
      • Around 7 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Florence and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Florence to Zurich:

      • Most travelers take a bus from Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 to Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
      • Most travelers catch their flight from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.

      The following travel companies offer services from Florence to Zurich:

      • Travel with Marino Autolinee, Infobus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Itabus for buses to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Itabus Florence to Zurich tickets on Omio for $61 (€53).
      • LAER, SWISS, Air France, Vueling Airlines, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines or Air Serbia can get you to Zurich by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Vueling Airlines from Florence to Zurich for $94 (€81) on Omio.
      • Trenitalia, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte, SBB, Frecciarossa or Italo can get you to Zurich by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Trenitalia from Florence to Zurich for $125 (€108) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Zurich with the following travel companies:

      • 1 direct bus per day with FlixBus.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Florence to Zurich.

      Many of our customers who book a trip from Florence to Zurich often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Florence and Zurich itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Zurich and any of these top destinations today!
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