The average train between Zurich and Ortona takes 12h and the fastest train takes 8h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Ortona. 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 Ortona. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Ortona at 3:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Ortona? 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 Ortona. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Ortona station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
Zurich to Ortona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Ortona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Pescara Centrale station.
Book your Zurich to Ortona train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Ortona is 723.5 km. The road distance is 837 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ortona via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Pescara Centrale in around 9h 22m.