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Compare train, bus, and flight for La Spezia to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. 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 $18, while a flight costs an average of $660.
Distance: 233 miles (376 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$138 Average price | $660 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Zurich:
A bus is $120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Zurich costing on average $138.
A bus is $643 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Spezia to Zurich costing on average $660.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
Tickets start at around $138 compared to roughly $200 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63. The journey takes 7h 6m versus 5h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom La Spezia to Zurich
How to get from La Spezia to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Spezia to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040+
EuroCity 283:50 PM7h37La Spezia Centrale11:27 PMZurich HB$951One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040+
EuroCity 283:50 PM7h37La Spezia Centrale11:27 PMZurich HB$951One-way2 transfers
Fastest
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028+
EuroCity 329:57 AM7h30La Spezia Centrale5:27 PMZurich HB$1061One-way2 transfers
Other options
Intercity 674+
EuroCity 262:38 PM7h49La Spezia Centrale10:27 PMZurich HB$981One-way1 transfer
Regionale 12210 · Regionale Veloce 3016+
EuroCity 121:02 AM10h25La Spezia Centrale11:27 AMZurich HB$1061One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3032+
EuroCity 2211:40 AM7h47La Spezia Centrale7:27 PMZurich HB$1171One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale 22830+
LH6921+
LH57687:45 AM12h20La Spezia Centrale8:05 PMZurich Airport$6011One-way3 transfers
Regionale 12320+
LH6921+
LH57686:25 AM13h40La Spezia Centrale8:05 PMZurich Airport$6011One-way2 transfers
Regionale 22824+
LH6921+
LH57685:40 AM14h25La Spezia Centrale8:05 PMZurich Airport$6011One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Zurich:
A bus is $120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Zurich costing on average $138.
A bus is $643 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Spezia to Zurich costing on average $660.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Spezia and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from La Spezia Centrale and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with Itabus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Intercity to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Vueling, Air Baltic, ITA, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Air Dolomiti to go to Zurich by flight.
- 7 direct flights per day with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, ITA.
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