How to get from Venice to Zurich
- 356 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 9h 05m
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 05m
direct
Bus
€36
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Venice to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 356 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €34, on Sun, Sep 20.
356 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €60Checked Sep 30 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €61Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 9h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€60Checked Sep 301h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€61Omio catalogue, Oct 29h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Venice 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.
- 1Mestre → Zurich Airportbus
FlixBus·9h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Venice to Zurich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€75Departures from Venice to Zurich
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 11:25 and the last at 20:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 11:25 | 20:45 |
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 2
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMestre-Zurich AirportBook →
SwissBologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport-Zurich AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Swiss; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Venice to Zurich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Mestre to Zurich Airport, about 9h 5m. In total it's roughly €36 over 9h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Venice to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Venice to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 9h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Venice to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 11:25 and the last at 20:45, from Venice Mestre, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Venice to Zurich?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 11:25 and 20:45.
Which station does the bus from Venice to Zurich leave from?
Venice Mestre with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Zurich from Venice?
About 356 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Venice to Zurich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €36. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Venice to Zurich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Swiss.
Can you get from Venice to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 57m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Venice 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: 1 Oct 2026