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Compare train and bus for Perugia to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Perugia to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, while a flight costs an average of $275.
Distance: 347 miles (560 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$108 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $275 Average price | $258 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Perugia to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Perugia to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Perugia to Zurich:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perugia to Zurich costing on average $108.
A bus is $189 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Perugia to Zurich costing on average $275.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 13h 13m.
The journey is about 28m faster (7h 39m by train vs 8h 7m by car) and roughly $151 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($108 vs $258). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Perugia to Zurich
How to get from Perugia to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Perugia to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Intercity 580+
EuroCity 166:37 AM 9h50 Perugia station 4:27 PM Zurich HB $82 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Intercity 580+
EuroCity 166:37 AM 9h50 Perugia station 4:27 PM Zurich HB $82 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Intercity 580+
9908+
EuroCity 1506:37 AM 7h50 Perugia station 2:27 PM Zurich HB $102 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
Regionale 7508+
Intercity 590+
EuroCity 2812:31 PM 10h56 Perugia Università 11:27 PM Zurich HB $87 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 7508+
Intercity 590+
EuroCity 2812:27 PM 11h00 Perugia station 11:27 PM Zurich HB $87 1 One-way 2 transfers
Intercity 580+
9912+
EuroCity 166:37 AM 9h50 Perugia station 4:27 PM Zurich HB $89 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 PM 22h55 Perugia, Piazza Partigiani 3:30 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $91 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4725 · Regionale 20489+
LX173311:48 AM 10h02 Perugia station 9:50 PM Zurich Airport $154 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4073 · Regionale Veloce 4153 · Regionale 20475+
LX173310:19 AM 11h31 Perugia station 9:50 PM Zurich Airport $154 1 One-way 3 transfers
Regionale 7497 · Regionale Veloce 4519 · Regionale 20453+
LX17336:52 AM 14h58 Perugia station 9:50 PM Zurich Airport $154 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Perugia to Zurich:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perugia to Zurich costing on average $108.
A bus is $189 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Perugia to Zurich costing on average $275.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 13h 13m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Perugia and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Perugia San Egidio Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Perugia station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Perugia, Piazza Partigiani and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Edelweiss Air, Aeroitalia, CitizenPlane, British Airways to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Zurich by bus.
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