How to travel from Venice to Zurich

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 CHF52.

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

A bus is CHF55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Zurich costing on average CHF107.

A bus is CHF97 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Zurich costing on average CHF149.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 13m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 41m.

Bus takes on average 8h 33m.

The distance from Venice to Zurich is approximately 223 miles (360 km).

The average frequency per day from Venice to Zurich is:

• Around 37 flights per day.
• Around 12 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:

• Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Zurich HB.
• Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano to go to Zurich by bus.
• Travel with Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Vueling, Air Serbia, Edelweiss Air, Air France, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa to go to Zurich by flight.
• Travel with Trenitalia, Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Zurich by train.

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

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
• 6 direct flights per day with Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Edelweiss Air.
• 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.