The average train between Zurich and Cinque Terre takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours 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 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Como S. Giovanni and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 54m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Cinque Terre station via Como S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
Zurich to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Levanto station.
Book your Zurich to Cinque Terre train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia.
The distance between Zurich and Cinque Terre is 371.9 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Corniglia via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Levanto in around 8h 4m.