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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 on Sep 19
$155
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$173
Fastest journey on Sep 19
7 h 39 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
7 h 58 m
Trains on Sep 19
67
Distance
500 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Siena to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Siena to Zurich will cost around $173 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $155.
It's difficult to get from Siena to Zurich without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale 18208 · Regionale 17816+
EuroCity 152
Regionale 18226+
9940+
EuroCity 28
Regionale 18226+
8944+
EuroCity 28
Regionale 19040 · Regionale Veloce 4042+
8944+
EuroCity 28
Regionale 19038 · Regionale Veloce 4038+
9940+
EuroCity 126
Regionale 18278+
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+
EuroCity 16
Regionale 18208+
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+
EuroCity 150
Regionale Veloce 4010+
9908+
EuroCity 150
Regionale 18226+
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+
EuroCity 126
Regionale 18228+
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+
EuroCity 28Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Siena to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, while a bus costs an average of $71.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $237 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 32m Average total duration Fastest 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration 12h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Siena to Zurich:
A train is $28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Siena to Zurich costing on average $71.
A train is $452 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Siena to Zurich costing on average $495.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
Bus takes on average 12h 13m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $237 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $195. The journey takes 7h 2m versus 6h 47m 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 Siena to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 19030 · Regionale 18254+ 9904+ EuroCity 150 | 5:00 AM Siena station | 9h27 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19030 · Regionale 18254+ 9908+ EuroCity 150 | 5:00 AM Siena station | 9h27 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19030 · Regionale 18254+ 9904+ EuroCity 16 | 5:00 AM Siena station | 11h27 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18200+ EuroCity 30 | 5:43 AM Siena station | 9h44 | 3:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18200+ 9908+ EuroCity 150 | 5:43 AM Siena station | 8h44 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18200+ 9908+ EuroCity 16 | 5:43 AM Siena station | 10h44 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18200+ 9912+ EuroCity 16 | 5:43 AM Siena station | 10h44 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18194+ 9908+ EuroCity 150 | 6:13 AM Siena station | 8h14 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18194+ 9912+ EuroCity 16 | 6:13 AM Siena station | 10h14 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18194+ 9908+ EuroCity 16 | 6:13 AM Siena station | 10h14 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4010+ Intercity 580+ EuroCity 16 | 6:25 AM Siena station | 10h02 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4010+ 9908+ EuroCity 150 | 6:25 AM Siena station | 8h02 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4010+ 9912+ EuroCity 16 | 6:25 AM Siena station | 10h02 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4010+ 9908+ EuroCity 16 | 6:25 AM Siena station | 10h02 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18208 · Regionale 17816+ EuroCity 152 | 6:36 AM Siena station | 10h51 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18208+ 9916+ EuroCity 16 | 6:36 AM Siena station | 9h51 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18208+ 9912+ EuroCity 20 | 6:36 AM Siena station | 11h51 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18208+ FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 150 | 6:36 AM Siena station | 7h51 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18208+ 9912+ EuroCity 16 | 6:36 AM Siena station | 9h51 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18212+ 9912+ EuroCity 20 | 7:02 AM Siena station | 11h25 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18212+ 9916+ EuroCity 16 | 7:02 AM Siena station | 9h25 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18212+ 9912+ EuroCity 16 | 7:02 AM Siena station | 9h25 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19114 · Regionale Veloce 4016+ 9920+ EuroCity 24 | 7:33 AM Siena station | 12h54 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19114 · Regionale Veloce 4016+ 9920+ EuroCity 20 | 7:33 AM Siena station | 10h54 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19114 · Regionale Veloce 4016+ 9916+ EuroCity 16 | 7:33 AM Siena station | 8h54 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18214+ 9916+ EuroCity 16 | 8:18 AM Siena station | 8h09 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18214+ 9920+ EuroCity 24 | 8:18 AM Siena station | 12h09 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18214+ 9920+ EuroCity 20 | 8:18 AM Siena station | 10h09 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18278+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ EuroCity 16 | 8:48 AM Siena station | 7h39 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18278+ 9924+ EuroCity 20 | 8:48 AM Siena station | 9h39 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18278+ 9920+ EuroCity 20 | 8:48 AM Siena station | 9h39 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18278+ 9920+ EuroCity 24 | 8:48 AM Siena station | 11h39 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18218+ FRECCIAROSSA 9308+ EuroCity 152 | 9:18 AM Siena station | 8h09 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18218+ 9920+ EuroCity 20 | 9:18 AM Siena station | 9h09 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18218+ 9920+ EuroCity 24 | 9:18 AM Siena station | 11h09 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18218+ 9924+ EuroCity 20 | 9:18 AM Siena station | 9h09 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19032 · Regionale Veloce 4030+ 8134+ EuroCity 306 | 10:41 AM Siena station | 10h46 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19032 · Regionale Veloce 4030+ 9932+ EuroCity 24 | 10:41 AM Siena station | 9h46 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19032 · Regionale Veloce 4030+ 9928+ EuroCity 24 | 10:41 AM Siena station | 9h46 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18220+ FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ EuroCity 22 | 11:18 AM Siena station | 8h09 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18220+ 8134+ EuroCity 306 | 11:18 AM Siena station | 10h09 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18220+ 9932+ EuroCity 24 | 11:18 AM Siena station | 9h09 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18220+ 9928+ EuroCity 24 | 11:18 AM Siena station | 9h09 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19034 · Regionale Veloce 4032+ 9932+ EuroCity 24 | 11:45 AM Siena station | 8h42 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19034 · Regionale Veloce 4032+ 9940+ EuroCity 126 | 11:45 AM Siena station | 10h42 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19034 · Regionale Veloce 4032+ 8134+ EuroCity 306 | 11:45 AM Siena station | 9h42 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18222+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 12:18 PM Siena station | 8h09 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18222+ 9932+ EuroCity 24 | 12:18 PM Siena station | 8h09 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18222+ 8134+ EuroCity 306 | 12:18 PM Siena station | 9h09 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18222+ 8134+ EuroCity 126 | 12:18 PM Siena station | 10h09 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19036 · Regionale 18300+ 8134+ EuroCity 126 | 12:41 PM Siena station | 9h46 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19036 · Regionale 18300+ 8134+ EuroCity 306 | 12:41 PM Siena station | 8h46 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19036 · Regionale 18300+ 9940+ EuroCity 126 | 12:41 PM Siena station | 9h46 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18224+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 306 | 1:18 PM Siena station | 8h09 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18224+ 8134+ EuroCity 306 | 1:18 PM Siena station | 8h09 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18224+ 8134+ EuroCity 126 | 1:18 PM Siena station | 9h09 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18224+ 9940+ EuroCity 126 | 1:18 PM Siena station | 9h09 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19038 · Regionale Veloce 4038+ 9940+ EuroCity 126 | 1:41 PM Siena station | 8h46 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19038 · Regionale Veloce 4038+ 8944+ EuroCity 28 | 1:41 PM Siena station | 9h46 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 19038 · Regionale Veloce 4038+ 9940+ EuroCity 28 | 1:41 PM Siena station | 9h46 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18226+ 9940+ EuroCity 28 | 2:18 PM Siena station | 9h09 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18226+ 8944+ EuroCity 28 | 2:18 PM Siena station | 9h09 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18226+ 9940+ EuroCity 126 | 2:18 PM Siena station | 8h09 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18226+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 126 | 2:18 PM Siena station | 8h09 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19040 · Regionale Veloce 4042+ 8944+ EuroCity 28 | 2:41 PM Siena station | 8h46 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 18228+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ EuroCity 28 | 3:18 PM Siena station | 8h09 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18228+ 8944+ EuroCity 28 | 3:18 PM Siena station | 8h09 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Siena to Zurich run on average 34 times per day, taking around 7h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 15:33. The fastest train covers the 310 miles (500 km) distance in 6h 13m.
Distance 310 miles (500 km) |
Average train duration 7h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 34 |
Fastest train 6h 13m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 3:33 PM |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Zurich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zurich trip today.
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.
Historic riverside old town with lanes, guild houses, churches, and viewpoints. It is the essential area for Zurich's medieval atmosphere.
Beautiful lakeside promenade lined with trees, gardens, and views across Lake Zurich. Perfect for a scenic walk in any season.
Sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, usually served with rösti. It is Zurich’s signature dish and a classic in traditional brasseries.
Pan-fried grated potato cake with a crisp crust and soft center. A Swiss staple closely tied to Zurich and often served with meat, eggs, or cheese.
Swiss cheese fondue made by melting local cheeses with wine and garlic, then dipping bread. It is a beloved cold-weather social meal across Zurich.
Refined Swiss fine dining in a historic setting, led by a renowned chef. Known for modern tasting menus and polished service.
Historic casual restaurant by Lake Zurich, known for Zürich classics like rösti and veal dishes in a traditional guild-house setting.
Elegant old-town restaurant with classic Swiss and French cuisine. A strong choice for fondue, seasonal dishes, and a formal atmosphere.
Zurich is pricier than most European cities. Hotels, dining, and local transit are costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots can help lower daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Small rounding is common in cafes and taxis.
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Zurich HB -> Central, Zurich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Siena 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 Siena to Zurich trains use the Siena to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Siena and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Siena is 1 km from Siena city centre. Public transport options include:
Siena has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Vinaio, Osteria Le Logge
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Siena. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Siena. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Siena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Siena: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Siena: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Italia, NH Siena, Hotel Minerva.
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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