How to travel from Florence to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $149.

Distance: 280 miles (452 km)

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$152

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$272

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$56

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6h 50m

Average total duration

6h 20m

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5h 32m

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2h 32m

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9h 42m

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9h 12m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.4 - 2.7kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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Helvetic Airways

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Itabus

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from Florence to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Itabus2494
    2:05 AM10h10
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    12:15 PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2494
    2:05 AM10h10
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    12:15 PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1679
    10:45 AM1h15
    Florence Peretola Airport
    12:00 PMZurich Airport
    $6111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 30
    7:50 AM7h37
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    3:27 PMZurich HB
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 580+TrenitaliaEuroCity 16
    8:21 AM8h06
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    4:27 PMZurich HB
    $1701One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+TrenitaliaEuroCity 150
    4:32 AM9h55
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    2:27 PMZurich HB
    $1561One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM11h00
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    9:20 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus94742 · 4739
    2:15 PM9h35
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    11:50 PMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • Marino Autolinee054 · 253*
    2:15 AM9h40
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    11:55 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $1321One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9831 · EW9762
    9:35 AM5h20
    Florence Peretola Airport
    2:55 PMZurich Airport
    $1801One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale 20485+easyJetU22988
    9:04 AM12h16
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    9:20 PMZurich Airport
    $1791One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 4021 · ETRUSCHI LINE 4131 · Regionale 20495+easyJetU22988
    10:28 AM10h52
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    9:20 PMZurich Airport
    $1881One-way
    3 transfers

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How to get from Florence to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Florence to Zürich, 100,00% 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 Florence to Zürich 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 Florence to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Florence to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Zurich costing on average $101 (€82).

A bus is $118 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Zurich costing on average $149 (€121).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 32m.

Bus takes on average 9h 35m.

The distance from Florence to Zurich is approximately 280 miles (452 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Zurich is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Zurich 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 Florence to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Regionale, SBB, Frecciarossa to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, ITA, Air France, Vueling, Air Dolomiti, Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Calanda Viaggi, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, ITA.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Infobus, Calanda Viaggi, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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