Ancona to Zurich by train

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Overview: trains from Ancona to Zurich

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ancona to Zurich, 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 02:13 View journey
Last train 20:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 59m View journey
Distance (km) 571
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey £93.96 View journey
Avg journey time 10hr 27m
Train operators 20

Travelling from Ancona to Zurich by train

Want to know how to get from Ancona to Zurich by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Ancona to Zurich take around 6 hours and 59 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 571 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Ancona is scheduled to depart at around  02:13. The last departure is usually at around 20:25. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 36 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 15 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £93.96.

We think any time is a great time to visit Zurich, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Zurich.

Is there a direct train from Ancona to Zurich?

The journey between Ancona and Zurich usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Ancona to Zurich every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Ancona to Zurich?

The Ancona to Zurich train travel takes about 6 hours and 59 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Ancona to Zurich train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Zurich leaving Ancona at around 02:13 and the last train leaving at around 20:25. This is the same at the weekend.

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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.