The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Brindisi
Cheapest price
£147
Average price
£178
Fastest journey
11 h 56 m
Average duration
13 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
1059 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Brindisi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Brindisi will cost around £178 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £147.
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich for Brindisi every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 1059 km distance in an average of 13 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Brindisi
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Brindisi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a flight costs an average of £42.
Distance: 1059 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£144 Average Price | £180 Average Price | £78 Average Price Cheapest |
14h 0m Average total duration 13h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 11m Average total duration 20h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Brindisi train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Brindisi trains for today, Wednesday 11 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 19+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9547 · FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 10:33 Zurich HB | 11h56 | 22:29 Brindisi station | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 25+ InterCityNotte 765 | 16:33 Zurich HB | 14h50 | 07:23 Brindisi station | 1 change | |
| Thursday 12 February | |||||
![]() | 04:33 Zurich | 15h50 | 20:23 Brindisi | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:33 Zurich | 11h56 | 19:29 Brindisi | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:33 Zurich | 11h59 | 20:32 Brindisi | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:33 Zurich | 11h56 | 21:29 Brindisi | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Brindisi
Trains from Zurich to Brindisi run on average 7 times per day, taking around 13h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £78 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 1059 km distance in 11h 51m.
Distance 1059 km |
Average train duration 13h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 11h 51m |
First train 04:00 |
Last train 22:40 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Brindisi trainsFrecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Brindisi from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Frecciarossa
Intercity Notte
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Frecciargento
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Zurich to Brindisi train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Brindisi by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brindisi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Brindisi
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Access is available via Piazza Crispi.
- Ristorante La Locanda del Porto
- McDonald's Brindisi
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Palazzo Virgilio Hotel
- Hotel Orientale
- Grande Albergo Internazionale
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services available
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