Private car transfer from Venice to Zurich
Private transfer in 5 h 50 min
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What's included
Door-to-door service
Pick-up and drop-off at any address
Flight tracking included
Your driver will wait if your flight is delayed
Professional English-speaking driver
Local expert, fully licensed and insured
Clean, air-conditioned vehicle
Comfortable ride with climate control
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure
Luggage included
1 suitcase and 1 carry-on per passenger
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- Child seats available on request
- Pet-friendly travel
- 1 checked bag + 1 carry-on per passenger
- Extra or oversized luggage can be added
- Flexible payment: card online or cash to driver
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Tips are not included (optional ~10%)
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Overview: car trip from Venice to Zurich
For your drive from Venice to Zurich, the only obstacle in your way is Europe’s highest mountain range: the Alps. These mountains are what give northern Italy and Switzerland their amazing skiing slopes, large freshwater lakes, and breathtaking views from both the peaks and the valleys.
For a foreign visitor, this drive can be intimidating with its many tunnels, hairpin turns, and blind curves, but for locals, it's second nature. When you book with Daytrip, your local, English-speaking driver will take you and your family across the Alps with ease.
At just under 6 hours, this journey has plenty of opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime photo ops and access to smaller towns you’d otherwise miss on mass transit, like the “tortellini town” of Borghetto sul Mincio. You’ll pass small Swiss villages and romantic castles perched atop cliffs before finally reaching Switzerland’s largest city: Zurich.
When you arrive in Zurich, your driver will take you straight to your accommodation and you won’t need to worry about parking or returning a rental car. Welcome to Switzerland!
About Zurich
Four million people visit Zurich each year for its skiing, hiking, luxury shopping, and the well-preserved Medieval buildings in the Altstadt. As Switzerland’s largest city and the economic center of the country, Zurich is an excellent next stop for your European vacation. A drive from Venice to Zurich is an excellent sample of the wild landscapes and fortresses in the countryside, but what exactly is Zurich?
It’s not the capital
Zurich may be Switzerland’s largest and most recognizable city, but it isn't the capital. In fact, Switzerland does not even have a capital. In the spirit of neutrality and decentralization, Switzerland’s governmental duties are divided among several cities. Bern is technically the legislative capital, but Zurich has the heartbeat of the nation.
Zurich as an international crossroad
Zurich has always been an economic center of trade. As a Roman customs post and fort, Zurich (or Turicum) controlled the flow of goods on ancient trading routes through the mountains and around Lake Zurich. Italian, French, Romansch, and German-speaking people influenced the makeup of Swiss society, and today it is a fascinating blend of languages all under one flag.
Through the centuries, Swiss culture and its stance on privacy and neutrality put it in a unique position as the bank of choice for international companies and individuals. Many companies choose Zurich for their headquarters and store their money in Swiss banks. Zurich has an international allure and many foreign residents but still retains its reserved Swiss spirit.
From Venice to Zurich: travel tips
With a little bit of preparation, elevate your Venice to Zurich transfer with these travel tips.
Plan exciting pit stops
The drive from Venice to Zurich is about 6 hours, so plan at least one stop for lunch and a walk after sitting for so long. Instead of pulling over for a quick bite of fast food and an uninspiring view of the highway, go to Bellinzona for an authentic experience in a fortified Alpine city and amazing food.
Leave Venice early in the day
Don’t let traffic get in the way of having an enjoyable trip! Aim for an early departure from the floating city so you can arrive in Zurich before dark.
How to get from Venice to Zurich
Out of all the available options to travel from Venice to Zurich, you are sure to find one that fits your timeframe, budget, and vacation expectations.
Daytrip private car transfer from Venice to Zurich
Opting for a door-to-door transfer with Daytrip is the fastest and easiest way to travel from Venice to Zurich. Your driver will meet you as close as possible to your address in Venice (given Venice’s unique car-free infrastructure) and whisk you away over the Alps.
You’ll be able to travel in comfort and leave on your own time, not according to a train or flight timetable. Sightseeing stops at nearby castles and towns are much easier when you aren’t beholden to the local bus schedule, and you’ll still make it to Zurich in time for dinner. Prices start at €178 per passenger.
Trains from Venice to Zurich
Trenitalia has one daily departure from Venice’s Santa Lucia station to Zurich. It leaves at 3:18 PM and arrives in Zurich at 10:27 PM every day. Tickets start at €87 and are as high as €192 for the best seats and most flexible tickets. The cheapest tickets sell out weeks ahead of time.
Flights from Venice to Zurich
SWISS operates several daily direct flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) starting at €172. The flight is 1 hour and 5 minutes, but after accounting for the transportation to and from the airports, the pre-boarding airport process, and deplaning, flying takes as much as 7 hours.
Buses from Venice to Zurich
Flixbus has one direct bus per day between Venice’s Mestre station and Zurich. It takes just over 9 hours and leaves Venice at 11:35 AM. Once you arrive in Zurich at 8:40 PM, you’ll need a taxi or public transportation to your hotel. Tickets cost around $54 (€50), though prices vary based on demand. This is the cheapest way to travel, but is the most unpleasant, given the long distance and mountainous terrain.
Things to do when you get to Zurich
Having a good night’s rest is the first thing you’ll do after the drive from Venice to Zurich, but the next day you have these exciting places to look forward to:
The great outdoors: Switzerland’s national treasures
Switzerland is a country of unspoiled natural beauty. The Swiss are very respectful of the forests, mountains, lakes, and wildlife around them and have strict laws regarding air quality and land development. In return, they get to enjoy the best the Alps have to offer (and now so can you!).
When is the best time to visit Zurich
The best time to visit Zurich is… anytime? The nature in Switzerland is incredibly scenic and accessible all year round! Most people make the journey from Venice to Zurich for the impressive views of nature and the pristine lakes, hiking trails, and ski slopes.
Zurich has several ski resorts nearby in the winter for cozy evenings by the fireplace and exciting downhill fun on the Alps. Hiking trails start at the edge of the city and are open in the spring, summer, and fall. Within the city, Lake Zurich is popular in the summer for swimming, paddleboarding, and suntanning.
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