How to travel from Zurich to Venice

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 $77 (€63).

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

A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Venice costing on average $137 (€111).

A bus is $137 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Venice costing on average $214 (€173).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 48m.

Bus takes on average 10h 24m.

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

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Venice is:

• Around 40 flights per day.
• Around 14 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 Trenitalia, DSB, ÖBB | Railjet, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Venice by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Venice by bus.
• Travel with Swiss, easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Vueling, Eurowings, Air France, Air Serbia, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, Airhub Airlines to go to Venice by flight.

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

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

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.

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

In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.

Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.