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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Cinque Terre takes 9h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Cinque Terre. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 30m
Duration
469 km
Distance
€128
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Zurich to Cinque Terre train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Zurich and Cinque Terre. 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 Cinque Terre at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Como S. Giovanni and take an average of 9h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 57m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 55m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 54m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia13h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 56m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 57m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia13h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 56m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 57m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 55m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 56m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 57m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 55m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 56m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 57m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 55m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia7h 54m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Cinque Terre? 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.

Map of how to get from Zurich to Cinque Terre.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 468.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Cinque Terre, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Corniglia via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Monterosso in around 8h 45m.

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