How to get from Florence to Zurich
- 454 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 8h
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h
direct
Bus
€32
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Florence to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 454 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
454 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €150Checked Oct 9 | 6h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 8hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€150Checked Oct 96h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€26Omio catalogue, Oct 98h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Florence to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Florence → Zurich Airportbus
FlixBus·8h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Florence to Zurich
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 23:40 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 23:40 | 23:40 |
All departures
- 23:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusFlorence-Zurich Airport, Stuttgart Airport-Zurich AirportBook →
EurowingsRome Fiumicino-Stuttgart AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Florence to Zurich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Florence to Zurich Airport, about 8h. In total it's roughly €32 over 8h, direct, no transfers.
Florence to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Florence to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 8h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Florence to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 23:40 and the last at 23:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Florence to Zurich?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 23:40 and 23:40.
How far is Zurich from Florence?
About 454 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Florence to Zurich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €32. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Florence to Zurich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings.
Can you get from Florence to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 32m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026