The average train between Switzerland and Italy takes 9h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland to Italy. 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 2 hours between Switzerland and Italy. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Italy at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Zug and take an average of 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 53m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Switzerland to Italy? 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 Italy. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen station and arriving at Roma Termini station via Zug station, Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
Switzerland to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Stadelhofen station.
Switzerland to Italy train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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The distance between Switzerland and Italy is 580.5 km. The road distance is 849 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Roma Termini via Zug, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 8h 9m.