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Compare train and flight for Zermatt to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zermatt to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 train costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
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$82 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Zermatt to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zermatt to Florence is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 42 340 | 340+
EuroCity 65+
Intercity 59912:06 PM9h16Zermatt Bhf9:22 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1601One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
R 42 340 | 340+
EuroCity 65+
Intercity 59912:06 PM9h16Zermatt Bhf9:22 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1601One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LX16788:50 AM1h10Zurich Airport10:00 AMFlorence Peretola Airport$10681One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 41 234 | 234 · IR 95 1715 | 1715+
EuroCity 65+
Intercity 59910:37 AM10h45Zermatt Bhf9:22 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1621One-way3 transfers
R 42 328 | 328+
EuroCity 65+
Intercity 5999:06 AM12h16Zermatt Bhf9:22 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1601One-way2 transfers
R 42 324 | 324+
EuroCity 65+
Intercity 5998:06 AM13h16Zermatt Bhf9:22 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1601One-way2 transfers
AZ575 · AZ167911:35 AM6h40Geneva International Airport6:15 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$2271One-way1 transfer
AZ575 · AZ168111:35 AM11h05Geneva International Airport10:40 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$2271One-way1 transfer
VY6201 · VY60299:50 AM11h35Geneva International Airport9:25 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$2781One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zermatt to Florence:
A train is $37 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zermatt to Florence costing on average $85 (€68).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 81 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zermatt and Florence as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Châtillon-Saint-Vincent and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Châtillon, Via Plantin (Autostazione) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with ITA, Swiss, Air Dolomiti to go to Florence by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Florence by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with ITA, Swiss.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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