The average train between Zürich HB and Italy takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Zürich HB 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 Zürich HB and Italy. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zürich HB is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Italy at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zürich HB 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 Zürich HB to Italy. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Italy station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Zürich HB to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich HB to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Zürich HB to Italy train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Zürich HB and Italy is 619 km. The road distance is 814 km.
You can take a vehicle from Zürich HB to Roma Termini via Zürich HB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 13m.