How to travel from Venice to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Venice to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $67.

Distance: 223 miles (360 km)

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$139

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$217

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$72

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6h 18m

Average total duration

5h 48m

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5h 56m

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11h 33m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.1 - 2.2kg

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SWISS

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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from Venice to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus94782 · 4734
04:00PM12h00
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
04:00AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$391One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus94782 · 4734
04:00PM12h00
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
04:00AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$391One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

SWISSLX1665
08:05PM1h05
Venice Marco Polo Airport
09:10PMZurich Airport
$6231One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626+TrenitaliaEuroCity 16
09:10AM7h17
Venice Santa Lucia
04:27PMZurich HB
$1701One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2624+TrenitaliaEuroCity 30
08:10AM7h17
Venice Santa Lucia
03:27PMZurich HB
$1701One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628+TrenitaliaEuroCity 20
10:10AM8h17
Venice Santa Lucia
06:27PMZurich HB
$1701One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:15PM17h15
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$831One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:55PM17h35
Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$831One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW7813 · EW7764
02:30PM5h00
Venice Marco Polo Airport
07:30PMZurich Airport
$1861One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6405 · VY6246
10:15PM10h40
Venice Marco Polo Airport
08:55AMZurich Airport
$2131One-way
1 transfer
SWISSLX1661
09:45AM1h10
Venice Marco Polo Airport
10:55AMZurich Airport
$4441One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Venice to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Venice to Zürich, 71,58% 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 Venice 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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FAQs: Travel from Venice to Zurich

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 Venice to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Venice and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Zurich:

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Zurich costing on average $67 (€54).

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Zurich costing on average $73 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 9m.

Bus takes on average 11h 55m.

The distance from Venice to Zurich is approximately 223 miles (360 km).
The average frequency per day from Venice to Zurich is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with SWISS, Air Baltic, LAER, Vueling Airlines, easyJet, Air Serbia, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Eurowings , Qatar Airways to go to Zurich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct flights per day with SWISS, Air Baltic, LAER, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Venice to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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