The average train between Zurich and Carrara takes 10h 17m and the fastest train takes 8h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Carrara. 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 Zurich and Carrara. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Carrara at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 10h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Carrara? 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 Zurich to Carrara. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Carrara station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
Zurich to Carrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Carrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Carrara-Avenza station.
Book your Zurich to Carrara train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Intercity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Carrara is 384.8 km. The road distance is 508 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Piazza Matteotti via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Carrara-Avenza, and Avenza Fs in around 8h 52m.