Zurich to Paola by train

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Overview: trains from Zurich to Paola

Find the key information for travelling by train from Zurich to Paola, 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 06:09 View journey
Last train 23:33 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 10hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 1078
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey US$209.50 View journey
Avg journey time 15hr 57m
Train operators 24

Discover Zurich to Paola by train

Planning a train adventure from Zurich to Paola? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost between Zurich and Paola: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$209.50, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Zurich to Paola departure frequency and train timetable

With 17 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 39 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:09 and the last one is at 23:05. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:09, with the last one at 23:33.

How long is the train journey from Zurich to Paola?

This journey covers a total of 1,078 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Booking Zurich to Paola trains in advance

Booking your Zurich to Paola tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Zurich and Paola by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Making your Zurich to Paola travels smooth and enjoyable

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

FAQs about the train journey from Zurich to Paola

Want to know more about your journey from Zurich to Paola? 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 Paola is 1,078 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.