The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Venice
Cheapest price
£107
Average price
£121
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 4 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
360 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Venice will cost around £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £107.
Of the 17 trains that leave Zurich for Venice every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 360 km distance in an average of 6 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 9 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.
EuroCity 19+
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 350711:337h17Zurich HB18:50Venice Santa Lucia£1071One-way2 changes
EuroCity 151+
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 355112:337h17Zurich HB19:50Venice Santa Lucia£1071One-way2 changes
EuroCity 37+
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 1724714:338h23Zurich HB22:56Venice Santa Lucia£1071One-way2 changes
EuroCity 33+
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 350510:337h17Zurich HB17:50Venice Santa Lucia£1071One-way2 changes
EuroCity 15+
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 35039:337h17Zurich HB16:50Venice Santa Lucia£1071One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9749+
EuroCity 2113:335h55Zurich HB19:28Venice Mestre£1341One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9737+
EuroCity 1911:335h57Zurich HB17:30Venice Mestre£1341One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9757+
EuroCity 2315:336h09Zurich HB21:42Venice Santa Lucia£1341One-way1 change
318:336h09Zurich HB14:42Venice Santa Lucia£1211One-way0 changes
EuroCity 318:336h09Zurich HB14:42Venice Santa Lucia£1211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Venice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £67.
Distance: 360 km
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£111 Average Price | £239 Average Price | £61 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Zurich to Venice train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Venice trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 26 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 · 41 | 6:33 Zurich HB | 6h09 | 12:42 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 7:33 Zurich HB | 6h39 | 14:12 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 31 | 8:33 Zurich HB | 6h09 | 14:42 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
31 | 8:33 Zurich HB | 6h09 | 14:42 Venice Santa Lucia | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 15+ FRECCIAROSSA 9731 | 9:33 Zurich HB | 6h39 | 16:12 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503 | 9:33 Zurich HB | 7h17 | 16:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 33+ Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 | 10:33 Zurich HB | 7h17 | 17:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 19+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 5h57 | 17:30 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 7h17 | 18:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9747 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 6h39 | 19:12 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 7h17 | 19:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 21+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 5h55 | 19:28 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 7h17 | 20:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 17247 | 14:33 Zurich HB | 8h23 | 22:56 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 14:33 Zurich HB | 8h47 | 23:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 23+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 15:33 Zurich HB | 6h09 | 21:42 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 23+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 15:33 Zurich HB | 8h17 | 23:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Venice
Trains from Zurich to Venice run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 360 km distance in 7h 17m.
Distance 360 km |
Average train duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 17m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 20:50 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, ÖBB | Railjet, Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Venice trainsTrenitalia, ÖBB | Railjet, Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Venice from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich to Venice train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Venice
- 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
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi available throughout station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
- McDonald’s
- Chock Full O'Nuts
- Puro Gusto
- Juice Bar
- Rossosapore
- Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
- Best Western Hotel Tritone
- The Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Villa Constanza
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Located in the main concourse.
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 10, 15, 18, 25a, 31, 31H, 32, 32H, 33H, 34H, 43, 53, 86, N1, 8AE
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, EC, RJ, IC, EN, ICN, R, Italo
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