- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
Cheapest price
$93
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
7 h 1 m
Average duration
7 h 2 m
Trains per day
93
Distance
570 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ancona to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Zurich will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $93.
It's difficult to get from Ancona to Zurich without transferring at least once.
Intercity 604+
9982+
EuroCity 28
Intercity 606+
9982+
EuroCity 28
Regionale Veloce 3908+
9982+
EuroCity 28
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916+
9982+
EuroCity 28
Regionale Veloce 3906+
9974+
EuroCity 28
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 · FRECCIAROSSA 9584+
EuroCity 24
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+
EuroCity 20
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 · FRECCIAROSSA 9540+
EuroCity 36
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+
EuroCity 16
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 · FRECCIAROSSA 9532+
EuroCity 22Trains from Ancona to Zurich run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $81 but you can travel from only $54 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:06, the last at 19:33. The fastest train covers the 354 miles (570 km) distance in 8h 2m.
Distance 354 miles (570 km) |
Average train duration 7h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 8h 2m |
First train 3:06 AM |
Last train 7:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 758+ 9972+ EuroCity 22 | 3:26 AM Ancona station | 16h01 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 758+ 9974+ EuroCity 22 | 3:26 AM Ancona station | 16h01 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 758+ 9966+ EuroCity 22 | 3:26 AM Ancona station | 16h01 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 752+ EuroCity 14 | 3:42 AM Ancona station | 8h45 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 752+ 9966+ EuroCity 22 | 3:42 AM Ancona station | 15h45 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 752+ 9974+ EuroCity 22 | 3:42 AM Ancona station | 15h45 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 752+ 9972+ EuroCity 22 | 3:42 AM Ancona station | 15h45 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 754+ 9972+ EuroCity 22 | 3:49 AM Ancona station | 15h38 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 754+ 9974+ EuroCity 22 | 3:49 AM Ancona station | 15h38 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 754+ 9966+ EuroCity 22 | 3:49 AM Ancona station | 15h38 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902+ 9966+ EuroCity 22 | 4:45 AM Ancona station | 14h42 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902+ 9974+ EuroCity 22 | 4:45 AM Ancona station | 14h42 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902+ 9972+ EuroCity 22 | 4:45 AM Ancona station | 14h42 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802+ 9972+ EuroCity 22 | 5:20 AM Ancona station | 14h07 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802+ 9966+ EuroCity 22 | 5:20 AM Ancona station | 14h07 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 · FRECCIAROSSA 9504+ EuroCity 14 | 5:20 AM Ancona station | 7h07 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802+ 9974+ EuroCity 22 | 5:20 AM Ancona station | 14h07 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3904+ 9972+ EuroCity 22 | 5:45 AM Ancona station | 13h42 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3904+ EuroCity 30 | 5:45 AM Ancona station | 9h42 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3904+ 9966+ EuroCity 22 | 5:45 AM Ancona station | 13h42 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3904+ 9974+ EuroCity 22 | 5:45 AM Ancona station | 13h42 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804+ 9974+ EuroCity 22 | 6:20 AM Ancona station | 13h07 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804+ EuroCity 150 | 6:20 AM Ancona station | 8h07 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804+ 9972+ EuroCity 22 | 6:20 AM Ancona station | 13h07 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804+ 9966+ EuroCity 22 | 6:20 AM Ancona station | 13h07 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3906+ 9974+ EuroCity 22 | 6:45 AM Ancona station | 12h42 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3906+ 9972+ EuroCity 22 | 6:45 AM Ancona station | 12h42 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3906+ 9974+ EuroCity 28 | 6:45 AM Ancona station | 16h42 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ EuroCity 16 | 6:45 AM Ancona station | 9h42 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806+ 9972+ EuroCity 22 | 7:20 AM Ancona station | 12h07 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806+ 9974+ EuroCity 22 | 7:20 AM Ancona station | 12h07 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806+ 9974+ EuroCity 28 | 7:20 AM Ancona station | 16h07 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 · FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 150 | 7:20 AM Ancona station | 7h07 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3908+ 9982+ EuroCity 28 | 7:45 AM Ancona station | 15h42 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3908+ 9974+ EuroCity 22 | 7:45 AM Ancona station | 11h42 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3908+ 9974+ EuroCity 28 | 7:45 AM Ancona station | 15h42 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 604+ 9982+ EuroCity 28 | 8:38 AM Ancona station | 14h49 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 604+ EuroCity 152 | 8:38 AM Ancona station | 8h49 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 604+ 9928+ EuroCity 22 | 8:38 AM Ancona station | 10h49 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 604+ 9920+ EuroCity 22 | 8:38 AM Ancona station | 10h49 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910+ 9928+ EuroCity 22 | 8:45 AM Ancona station | 10h42 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910+ 9924+ EuroCity 22 | 8:45 AM Ancona station | 10h42 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910+ 9982+ EuroCity 28 | 8:45 AM Ancona station | 14h42 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ EuroCity 20 | 8:45 AM Ancona station | 9h42 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ 9928+ EuroCity 22 | 9:25 AM Ancona station | 10h02 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ 9920+ EuroCity 22 | 9:25 AM Ancona station | 10h02 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ EuroCity 16 | 9:25 AM Ancona station | 7h02 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ 9982+ EuroCity 28 | 9:25 AM Ancona station | 14h02 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806+ 9928+ EuroCity 22 | 10:28 AM Ancona station | 8h59 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806+ 9982+ EuroCity 28 | 10:28 AM Ancona station | 12h59 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806+ 9924+ EuroCity 22 | 10:28 AM Ancona station | 8h59 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 606+ 8944+ EuroCity 28 | 10:40 AM Ancona station | 12h47 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 606+ 9928+ EuroCity 22 | 10:40 AM Ancona station | 8h47 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 606+ EuroCity 22 | 10:40 AM Ancona station | 8h47 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ 9982+ EuroCity 28 | 10:40 AM Ancona station | 12h47 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914+ 9940+ EuroCity 28 | 10:45 AM Ancona station | 12h42 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914+ 9982+ EuroCity 28 | 10:45 AM Ancona station | 12h42 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914+ 9928+ EuroCity 22 | 10:45 AM Ancona station | 8h42 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ EuroCity 20 | 11:25 AM Ancona station | 7h02 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ 9928+ EuroCity 22 | 11:25 AM Ancona station | 8h02 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ 9928+ EuroCity 28 | 11:25 AM Ancona station | 12h02 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ 9982+ EuroCity 28 | 11:25 AM Ancona station | 12h02 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916+ 9982+ EuroCity 28 | 11:45 AM Ancona station | 11h42 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916+ 9940+ EuroCity 28 | 11:45 AM Ancona station | 11h42 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916+ 8134+ EuroCity 28 | 11:45 AM Ancona station | 11h42 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ 9932+ EuroCity 28 | 12:25 PM Ancona station | 11h02 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ 8944+ EuroCity 28 | 12:25 PM Ancona station | 11h02 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ 9982+ EuroCity 28 | 12:25 PM Ancona station | 11h02 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 · FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ EuroCity 22 | 12:25 PM Ancona station | 7h02 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 608+ 9940+ EuroCity 28 | 12:38 PM Ancona station | 10h49 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 608+ 8134+ EuroCity 28 | 12:38 PM Ancona station | 10h49 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 608+ EuroCity 36 | 12:38 PM Ancona station | 8h49 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608+ 8944+ EuroCity 28 | 12:38 PM Ancona station | 10h49 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918+ 9940+ EuroCity 28 | 12:45 PM Ancona station | 10h42 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918+ 8944+ EuroCity 28 | 12:45 PM Ancona station | 10h42 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918+ 8134+ EuroCity 28 | 12:45 PM Ancona station | 10h42 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+ EuroCity 26 | 12:45 PM Ancona station | 9h42 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818+ 8944+ EuroCity 28 | 1:26 PM Ancona station | 10h01 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818+ EuroCity 36 | 1:26 PM Ancona station | 8h01 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818+ 8134+ EuroCity 28 | 1:26 PM Ancona station | 10h01 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818+ 9940+ EuroCity 28 | 1:26 PM Ancona station | 10h01 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 · FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 1:26 PM Ancona station | 7h01 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 4238 · Regionale TTPER 17464 · Regionale TTPER 17554+ 8944 | 1:45 PM Ancona station | 9h42 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 · FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 36 | 2:25 PM Ancona station | 7h02 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+ 9940+ EuroCity 26 | 2:25 PM Ancona station | 8h02 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+ 8944+ EuroCity 28 | 2:25 PM Ancona station | 9h02 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+ 9940+ EuroCity 28 | 2:25 PM Ancona station | 9h02 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+ EuroCity 26 | 2:25 PM Ancona station | 8h02 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 610+ 8944+ EuroCity 28 | 2:38 PM Ancona station | 8h49 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922+ 8944+ EuroCity 28 | 2:45 PM Ancona station | 8h42 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824+ 8944+ EuroCity 28 | 3:23 PM Ancona station | 8h04 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 · FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 26 | 3:23 PM Ancona station | 7h04 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824+ EuroCity 28 | 3:23 PM Ancona station | 8h04 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
National museum in a castle-like building near the main station. It offers essential insight into Swiss cultural history, design, and nationhood.
Remarkable private collection in a villa, featuring Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern masterpieces in an intimate lakeside setting.
Zurich's famous old town shopping street links the main station to the lake. It is ideal for strolling, people-watching, and seeing the city's polished center.
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Refined Swiss fine dining in a historic setting, led by a renowned chef. Known for modern tasting menus and polished service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ancona to Zurich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ancona to Zurich trains use the Ancona to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Ancona and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ancona is 1 km from Ancona city centre. Public transport options include:
Ancona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Little Italy, Trattoria da Nordio
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ancona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ancona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ancona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ancona: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ancona: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Ancona, Grand Hotel Palace, SeePort Hotel.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
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