How to travel from Zurich to Brescia

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Brescia

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Brescia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €62, while a flight costs an average of €539.

Distance: 150 miles (242 km)

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€539

Average price

€64

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€62

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Cheapest

€119

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4h 42m

Average total duration

2h 42m

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4h 41m

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4h 11m

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13h 17m

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12h 47m

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4h 20m

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Brescia is a bus with an average price of €62.

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

A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Brescia costing on average €64.

A bus is €477 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Brescia costing on average €539.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Brescia is by train with an average journey time of 4h 41m.

Other travel options to Brescia take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 42m.

Bus takes on average 13h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Brescia including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Brescia among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 9m faster (4h 11m by train vs 4h 20m by car) and roughly €55 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€64 vs €119). 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.

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from Zurich to Brescia

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4744 · 1727
    9:05 AM10h25
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    7:30 PMBrescia, Autostazione
    €291One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4744 · 1727
    9:05 AM10h25
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    7:30 PMBrescia, Autostazione
    €291One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLX1622
    5:40 PM0h55
    Zurich Airport
    6:35 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    €5141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 27+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2645
    6:33 PM4h58
    Zurich HB
    11:31 PMBrescia station
    €751One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 29+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2647
    7:33 PM4h58
    Zurich HB
    12:31 AMBrescia station
    €751One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 29+Italo8158
    7:33 PM4h37
    Zurich HB
    12:10 AMBrescia station
    €801One-way
    1 transfer
  • Ethiopian AirlinesET737
    9:00 PM1h10
    Zurich Airport
    10:10 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    €1131One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY6247 · VY6334
    9:30 AM8h00
    Zurich Airport
    5:30 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    €1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6247 · VY6340
    9:30 AM5h10
    Zurich Airport
    2:40 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    €1331One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Brescia

Travel to Brescia 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 Zurich to Brescia.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Brescia including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Brescia is a bus with an average price of €62.

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

A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Brescia costing on average €64.

A bus is €477 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Brescia costing on average €539.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Brescia is by train with an average journey time of 4h 41m.

Other travel options to Brescia take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 42m.

Bus takes on average 13h 17m.

The distance from Zurich to Brescia is approximately 150 miles (242 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Brescia is:
  • Around 45 flights per day.
  • Around 40 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Brescia 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 Zurich to Brescia:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Brescia station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Brescia, Autostazione.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Brescia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia to go to Brescia by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Ethiopian Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, AJet, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways to go to Brescia by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brescia by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Brescia with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Ethiopian Airlines, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Brescia often also extend their vacation to go to Orio al Serio, Milan, Rome, Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Milan Centrale. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brescia and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Brescia to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Brescia, you can explore vibrant local markets for authentic Italian produce, enjoy a stroll through Parco delle Colline, and attend performances at the historic Teatro Grande. Visit the Mille Miglia Museum to learn about the famous Italian car race, and savor traditional Brescian cuisine at a local trattoria. Key sights include the Santa Giulia Museum, Brescia Castle, Piazza della Loggia, Duomo Vecchio, and Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo.
To fully appreciate Brescia's historic sites, museums, and local cuisine, spending 2 to 3 days would be ideal.

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