Going from Zurich to Empoli by train

About to set off from Zurich to Empoli by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost for travel between Zurich and Empoli

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$219.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Departure frequency and timetable from Zurich to Empoli

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Zurich to Empoli:

  • 06:05 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:05 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:09 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:33 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 30 minutes from Zurich toward Empoli.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 20 trains serving this route each day.

Zurich to Empoli train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 449 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Booking time frame: Zurich to Empoli trains

Tickets for travel to Empoli along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making your Zurich to Empoli travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Empoli.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Zurich to Empoli?

The total distance between Zurich and Empoli is 449 kilometres.

What is the Zurich to Empoli train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$219.00. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

How far in advance can I book my Zurich to Empoli train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 5 months in advance of the departure date.

What’s the travel time from Zurich to Empoli by train?

The fastest journey is 6 hours and 19 minutes.