The average train between Zurich and Cosenza takes 18h 4m and the fastest train takes 14h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Cosenza. 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 daily between Zurich and Cosenza. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Cosenza at 7:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Como S. Giovanni and take an average of 18h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



14h 8m • 3 changes
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23h 7m • 3 changes



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23h 36m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Cosenza? 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 Cosenza. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Cosenza station via Como S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 4m.
Zurich to Cosenza train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Cosenza train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Paola station.
Book your Zurich to Cosenza train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Zurich and Cosenza is 1,091 km. The road distance is 1,310 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Cosenza via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Paola in around 12h 20m.