The average train between Switzerland and Italy takes 10h and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. There is a train service every few hours 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 8:32 PM which arrives into Italy at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Zug and take an average of 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Switzerland station and arriving at Italy station via Zug. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Switzerland to Italy train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Switzerland and Italy is 580.5 km. The road distance is 828 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Roma Termini via Zug, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 8h 5m.