The average train between Switzerland and Florence takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland to Florence. 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 every 4 hours between Switzerland and Florence. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Florence at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Zug and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Switzerland to Florence? 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 Switzerland to Florence. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen station and arriving at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station via Zug station, Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Switzerland to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Stadelhofen station.
Switzerland to Florence train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
The distance between Switzerland and Florence is 410.2 km. The road distance is 576 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Zug, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 24m.