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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zürich’s leading fine arts museum, known for major European works and strong Swiss art collections. A top stop for classic and modern art lovers.
Cheapest price
$153
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
8 h 49 m
Average duration
8 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
501 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce to Zurich HB will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $153.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce for Zurich HB on Thu, Jun 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 501 km distance in an average of 8 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 49 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 8 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a flight costs an average of $173.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$149 Average price | $218 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration Fastest 6h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 42m Average total duration 22h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce to Zurich HB:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce to Zurich HB costing on average $149 (€120).
A bus is $141 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce to Zurich HB costing on average $218 (€176).
Other travel options to Zurich HB take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 4m.
Bus takes on average 22h 12m.
Tickets start at around $149 (€120) compared to roughly $141 (€114) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.82 (€-6.32). The journey takes 8h 4m versus 6h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce to Zurich HB trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:44 PM Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce | 7h43 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:19 PM Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce | 8h08 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce | 13h42 | 10:27 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:31 PM Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce | 15h56 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce to Zurich HB run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $143 (€116) but you can travel from only $77 (€62) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 11:38, the last at 12:38. The fastest train covers the 311 miles (501 km) distance in 8h 49m.
Distance 311 miles (501 km) |
Average train duration 8h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $143 (€116) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 8h 49m |
First train 11:38 AM |
Last train 12:38 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Prices are high by European standards. Hotels, transport, and restaurant meals are notably costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots can help reduce daily spending.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving about 5-10% for good service is appreciated in restaurants. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are optional in cafés and bars.
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