The average train between Zurich and Tessin takes 16h 59m and the fastest train takes 12h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Tessin. 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 4 times a day between Zurich and Tessin. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Tessin at 3:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Tessin. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Tessin station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.
Zurich to Tessin train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Tessin train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Tessin train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Zurich and Tessin is 790 km. The road distance is 1,167 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Tessin Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hamburg Hbf, and Rostock Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 38m.