The average train between Zurich and Villefranche-sur-Mer takes 13h 59m and the fastest train takes 10h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Villefranche-sur-Mer. 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Villefranche-sur-Mer. The earliest departure is at 11:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Villefranche-sur-Mer at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Como S. Giovanni and take an average of 13h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Villefranche-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Villefranche-sur-Mer station via Como S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
Zurich to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Book your Zurich to Villefranche-sur-Mer train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Intercity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Villefranche-sur-Mer is 418.5 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Villefranche-sur-Mer via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Ventimiglia in around 9h 32m.