The average train between Zurich and Catania takes 24h 36m and the fastest train takes 24h 20m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Zurich to Catania. 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 twice a week between Zurich and Catania. The earliest departure is at 8:33 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Catania at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 24h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Catania. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Catania station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 36m.
Zurich to Catania train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Catania train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Catania Centrale station.
Book your Zurich to Catania train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Catania is 1,220.4 km. The road distance is 1,569 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Catania Centrale via Lugano, Gallarate, Rho Fiera Milano, Milano Rogoredo, and Roma Termini in around 18h 55m.
