Transfert en voiture privée de Venise à Zurich

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.