How to travel from Zurich to Venice

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Venice

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 $36, and a flight costs an average of $92.

Distance: 223 miles (360 km)

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$152

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$327

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$84

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$118

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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 Venice is a bus with an average price of $84 (€68).

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

A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Venice costing on average $152 (€123).

A bus is $243 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Venice costing on average $327 (€264).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 0m.

Bus takes on average 10h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Venice among Omio's users.

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from Zurich to Venice

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4733 · 94781
    3:25 AM8h20
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    11:45 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $841One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4733 · 94781
    3:25 AM8h20
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    11:45 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $841One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLX1664
    5:45 PM1h05
    Zurich Airport
    6:50 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $11171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 19+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507
    11:33 AM7h17
    Zurich HB
    6:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    $1471One-way
    2 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 21+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523
    1:33 PM7h17
    Zurich HB
    8:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    $1471One-way
    2 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 15+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503
    9:33 AM7h17
    Zurich HB
    4:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    $1471One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM12h00
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    8:45 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM11h40
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    8:25 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $1181One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetDS1129
    9:55 AM1h10
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    11:05 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $1841One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY6261 · VY6404
    3:25 PM6h20
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    9:45 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $5121One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6249 · VY6404
    4:10 PM5h35
    Zurich Airport
    9:45 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $5491One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Zürich to Venice

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to Venice, 66,56% 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 Zürich to Venice 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 Zurich to Venice

Travel to Venice 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 Venice.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Venice is a bus with an average price of $84 (€68).

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

A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Venice costing on average $152 (€123).

A bus is $243 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Venice costing on average $327 (€264).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 0m.

Bus takes on average 10h 28m.

The distance from Zurich to Venice is approximately 223 miles (360 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Venice is:
  • Around 37 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Venice 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 Venice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Baltic, Vueling, Eurowings, Air France, Air Serbia, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, Airhub Airlines to go to Venice by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Venice by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, ÖBB | Railjet, Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Venice by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Venice with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, easyJet, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Paris, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.
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