Travel by Train from Europe to Switzerland​​

Switzerland is situated in the heart of Europe. Numerous train connections run daily and direct from neighbouring countries to Swiss cities. ​
From Germany​From Austria​From France​
From Italy ​
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Arrival from Italy​

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Over 45 daily connections​

Numerous Italian cities such as Milan, Genoa, Venice or Bologna are connected to Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne, Lugano and Zurich by over 45 daily connections.​

The essentials at a glance​

From tickets to timetables – everything you need to prepare your clients for a smooth travel experience from Italy to Switzerland. ​

Standard tickets​

Presale: 180 days prior to departure date​

  • Valid only on the booked date and train​
  • Seat reservation required (included in fare)​
  • On valid travel days, Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) holders only need a ticket to the Swiss border (Chiasso / Domodossola) ​
  • On valid travel days, Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) holders are entitled to a discount on cross-border tickets from Italy​
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Saver tickets “Smart”​

Presale: 180 to 7 days prior to departure date​

  • Valid only on the booked date and train​
  • No refund​
  • Seat reservation required and included​
  • Cannot be combined with other discounts​
  • Flexible pricing​
  • On valid travel days, Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) holders only need a ticket to the Swiss border (Chiasso Domodossola) ​
  • On valid travel days, Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) holders are entitled to a discount on cross-border tickets from Italy​
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Saver tickets “Smart 2”​

Presale: 180 to 3 days prior to departure date

  • Flexible rebooking (date and/or train) against surcharge possible (balance payment to regular ticket) ​
  • No refund ​
  • Seat reservation required and included ​
  • Cannot be combined with other discounts ​
  • Flexible pricing ​
  • On valid travel days, Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) holders only need a ticket to the Swiss border (Chiasso Domodossola)  ​
  • On valid travel days, Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) holders are entitled to a discount on cross-border tickets from Italy 
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Timetable ​

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  • Timetable also available on sbb.ch ​
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Engineering works and timetable changes ​

  • Information on timetable changes and closures​
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Onboard services and facilities

  • WLAN​
    Free WLAN (on SBB trains only)

  • Catering 
    Onboard restaurant or bar bistro. ​1st class travellers have service at their seat.

  • Power outlets ​
    Power outlets by seats

  • Special zones​
    Family zone, business and quiet zone (only in “Giruno” type SBB Train).

Connections from Italy to Switzerland​

Route Approximate travel time ​ Connections per day​

Milano - Basel​

4h 30 min​

6​

Milano - Bern​

3h 20 min​

4​

Milano - Genève​

4h 30 min​

4​

Milano - Lausanne​

3h 45 min​

4​

Milano - Lugano​

1h 20 min​

12​

Milano - Luzern​

3h 30 min​

1​

Milano - Zürich​​

3h 20 min​

11​

Venezia - Zürich​​

6h 10 min​

1​

Venezia - Genève​​

7h 15 min​

1​

Genova - Zürich​​

5h 20 min​

1​

Bologna - Zürich​​

6h​

1​

Night connections​

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Tickets within Switzerland​

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