The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Venice
Cheapest price
£108
Average price
£139
Fastest journey
6 h 23 m
Average duration
6 h 46 m
Trains per day
18
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 £139 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
To travel from Zurich to Venice you need to make at least one change.
EuroCity 13+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 · Regionale Veloce 3980
EuroCity 19+
Intercity 613+
Regionale Veloce 3988
EuroCity 15+
Intercity 597+
Regionale Veloce 3986
EuroCity 37+
Regionale Veloce 3992
EuroCity 123+
FRECCIAROSSA 36775
EuroCity 21+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480
EuroCity 301+
FRECCIAROSSA 9723
EuroCity 19+
FRECCIAROSSA 9737
EuroCity 151+
FRECCIAROSSA 9551 · FRECCIAROSSA 9426
EuroCity 15+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420Travel 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 £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 £33, and a flight costs an average of £34.
Distance: 360 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£101 Average Price | £281 Average Price | £68 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration 11h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Venice train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Venice trains for today, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 163+ S 3+ RJ 85 | 07:40 Zurich HB | 9h45 | 17:25 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £87 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 360 km distance in 6h 52m.
Distance 360 km |
Average train duration 7h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £87 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 52m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 20:50 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Venice trainsTrenitalia, Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Venice from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Trenitalia
Regionale
Italo
Frecciarossa
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Venice’s new Access Fee
If you’re traveling to Venice by between April 25 and July 14, you might need to pay an additional €5 Access Fee. Find out more about traveling to Venice.
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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