The average train between Zurich and Italy takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Italy. 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 2 hours between Zurich and Italy. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Italy at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Italy? 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 Italy. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Italy station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
Zurich to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Zurich to Italy train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Zurich and Italy is 617.5 km. The road distance is 814 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Roma Termini via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 10m.