The average train between Italy and Zurich takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Italy to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Italy and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Italy is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Zurich at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Italy to Zurich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Italy to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Milano Centrale station and Lugano station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
Italy to Zurich train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Italy to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Italy and Zurich is 617.5 km. The road distance is 849 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Zürich HB via Milano Centrale and Lugano in around 7h 17m.