The average train between Zurich and Florence takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Florence. 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 5 times a day between Zurich and Florence. 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 Florence at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Como S. Giovanni and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Florence? 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 Florence. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station via Como S. Giovanni station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Zurich to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Florence train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
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The distance between Zurich and Florence is 450.7 km. The road distance is 576 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale in around 6h 30m.