The average train between Zurich and Emilia-Romagna takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Emilia-Romagna. 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 Emilia-Romagna. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Emilia-Romagna at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Emilia-Romagna? 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 Emilia-Romagna. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Emilia-Romagna station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Zurich to Emilia-Romagna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Emilia-Romagna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Zurich to Emilia-Romagna train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Zurich and Emilia-Romagna is 369.9 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ugo Bassi via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Bologna Centrale, and Stazione Centrale in around 5h 22m.