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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Monaco - Monte-Carlo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Monaco - Monte-Carlo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a flight costs an average of $527.
Distance: 257 miles (414 km)
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$176 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $527 Average price | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Monaco - Monte-Carlo
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Monaco - Monte-Carlo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Monaco - Monte-Carlo:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Monaco - Monte-Carlo costing on average $176.
A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Monaco - Monte-Carlo costing on average $527.
Other travel options to Monaco - Monte-Carlo take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 46m.
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
Tickets start at around $176 compared to roughly $226 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50. The journey takes 9h 16m versus 6h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Monaco - Monte-Carlo
How to get from Zurich to Monaco - Monte-Carlo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Monaco - Monte-Carlo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4740 · 47045:30 AM 12h50 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) 6:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
4740 · 47045:30 AM 12h50 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) 6:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LX5627:35 AM 1h10 Zurich Airport 8:45 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport $594 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
EuroCity 31+
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 33768:33 AM 9h29 Zurich HB 6:02 PM Ventimiglia station $145 1 One-way 2 transfers
EuroCity 21+
Intercity 6751:33 PM 7h29 Zurich HB 9:02 PM Ventimiglia station $149 1 One-way 1 transfer
EuroCity 13+
Intercity 6377:33 AM 7h21 Zurich HB 2:54 PM Ventimiglia station $152 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM 13h55 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 10:40 PM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente $100 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM 11h20 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 8:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban $116 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM 11h50 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 8:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) $116 1 One-way 1 transfer
U2105112:05 PM 1h20 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 1:25 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport $85 1 One-way 0 transfers
U210537:45 PM 1h20 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 9:05 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport $105 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY1229 · VY81349:20 PM 10h10 Zurich Airport 7:30 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport $194 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Monaco - Monte-Carlo:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Monaco - Monte-Carlo costing on average $176.
A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Monaco - Monte-Carlo costing on average $527.
Other travel options to Monaco - Monte-Carlo take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 46m.
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Monaco - Monte-Carlo as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Ventimiglia station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
- Travel with Intercity, Trenitalia, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Regionale to go to Monaco - Monte-Carlo by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Monaco - Monte-Carlo by bus.
- Travel with Air France, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, BA Cityflyer, ITA, Swiss, Vueling, BA Euroflyer, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Air Baltic, easyJet, Lot Polish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Edelweiss Air, KLM Cityhopper, Smartwings, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Monaco - Monte-Carlo by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, easyJet, Edelweiss Air.
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