Zurich to Brennero/Brenner by train

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Overview: trains from Zurich to Brennero/Brenner

Find the key information for travelling by train from Zurich to Brennero/Brenner, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:08 View journey
Last train 23:12 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 17m View journey
Distance (km) 228
Trains / day 13 View all
Cheapest journey AU$58.40 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 51m
Train operators 20

Taking the train from Zurich to Brennero/Brenner

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Train cost between Zurich to Brennero/Brenner

Getting from Zurich to Brennero/Brenner by rail typically costs AU$58.40, but runs about AU$81 if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to AU$116. Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Zurich to Brennero/Brenner departure timetable

On this route, 13 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Zurich at 00:17 and the last leaving at 23:12 during the week.

For weekend travel to Brennero/Brenner, the earliest departure is at 00:08 and the last one is at 22:38. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 1 hour and 14 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Zurich and Brennero/Brenner

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 17 minutes, covering a total of 228 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Zurich and Brennero/Brenner?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Zurich and Brennero/Brenner 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

More information on train travel from Zurich to Brennero/Brenner

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Brennero/Brenner city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Zurich to Brennero/Brenner

Want to know more about your journey from Zurich to Brennero/Brenner? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Zurich to Brennero/Brenner is 228 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.