Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione train with Trenitalia

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione

Showing times and prices for Jun 22

Cheapest price

$71

Average price

$119

Fastest journey

4 h 32 m

Average duration

4 h 44 m

Trains per day

29

Distance

262 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione without transferring at least once.

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 29+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2607 · Autobus TRENORD 2607A
    7:33 PM5h50
    Zurich HB
    1:23 AMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione
    $711One-way
    2 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 25+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2643
    5:33 PM5h15
    Zurich HB
    10:48 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione
    $821One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 23+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2639
    3:33 PM5h15
    Zurich HB
    8:48 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 37+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2637
    2:33 PM5h15
    Zurich HB
    7:48 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 11+Italo8993
    6:33 AM11h52
    Zurich HB
    6:25 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione
    $981One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $97.

Distance: 162 miles (262 km)

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Train
Flight
Bus
Driving

$113

Average price

$210

Average price

$50

Average price

Cheapest

$153

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

11h 16m

Average total duration

8h 16m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

11h 2m

Average total duration

10h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 16m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione is a bus with an average price of $50 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione:

A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione costing on average $113 (€93).

A bus is $160 (€131) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione costing on average $210 (€172).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione is by train with an average journey time of 4h 46m.

Other travel options to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione take longer:

Flight takes on average 8h 16m.

Bus takes on average 10h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich HB and Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $113 (€93) compared to roughly $153 (€125) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€32). The journey takes 4h 46m versus 4h 16m 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.

Live departures

Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
TrenitaliaEuroCity 153+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 262910:33 AM Zurich HB
5h15
3:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 19+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 263111:33 AM Zurich HB
5h15
4:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 19+Italo8993
On time
11:33 AM Zurich HB
6h52
6:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione
1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 19+Italo8997
On time
11:33 AM Zurich HB
8h52
8:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione
1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 151+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 263312:33 PM Zurich HB
5h15
5:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 151+Italo8997
On time
12:33 PM Zurich HB
7h52
8:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione
1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 151+Italo8993
On time
12:33 PM Zurich HB
5h52
6:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione
1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 21+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 97491:33 PM Zurich HB
4h32
6:05 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 21+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26351:33 PM Zurich HB
5h15
6:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 21+Italo8997
On time
1:33 PM Zurich HB
6h52
8:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione
1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 21+Italo8993
On time
1:33 PM Zurich HB
4h52
6:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione
1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 37+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26372:33 PM Zurich HB
5h15
7:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 123+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26393:33 PM Zurich HB
5h15
8:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 123+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 97573:33 PM Zurich HB
4h33
8:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 123+Italo8997
On time
3:33 PM Zurich HB
4h52
8:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione
1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 25+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26435:33 PM Zurich HB
5h15
10:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 25+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2643 · Autobus TRENORD 2643A5:33 PM Zurich HB
5h46
11:19 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 27+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2645 · Autobus TRENORD 2645A6:33 PM Zurich HB
5h46
12:19 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 29+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2607 · Autobus TRENORD 2607A7:33 PM Zurich HB
5h50
1:23 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
Monday, June 22
TrenitaliaEuroCity 11+Italo89936:33 AM Zurich HB
11h52
6:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 11+Italo89836:33 AM Zurich HB
6h52
1:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 13+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26237:33 AM Zurich HB
5h15
12:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 13+Italo89937:33 AM Zurich HB
10h52
6:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 13+Italo89837:33 AM Zurich HB
5h52
1:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 31+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26258:33 AM Zurich HB
5h15
1:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 31+Italo89938:33 AM Zurich HB
9h52
6:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 31+Italo89978:33 AM Zurich HB
11h52
8:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 31+Italo89838:33 AM Zurich HB
4h52
1:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 15+Italo89939:33 AM Zurich HB
8h52
6:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 15+Italo89979:33 AM Zurich HB
10h52
8:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
TrenitaliaEuroCity 15+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26279:33 AM Zurich HB
5h15
2:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione

SwitzerlandSwitzerland
ItalyItaly
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Trains from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 09:33, the last at 18:33. The fastest train covers the 162 miles (262 km) distance in 5h 15m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $31 (€25)
Distance
162 miles (262 km)
Average train duration
4h 46m
Cheapest ticket price
$60 (€49)
Trains per day
12
Fastest train
5h 15m
First train
9:33 AM
Last train
6:33 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Thu
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $31 (€25)

Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich HB and Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione from $31 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Trenitalia

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Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest train operator. Trenitalia’s fleet of trains ncludes the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains as well as intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access. Trenitalia offers different tickets, which vary in price and flexibility: Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals!
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 15m
Cheapest Price
$60 (€49)
Trenitalia frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, and spaces between seat backs
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on high-speed trains, trolley service with snacks and beverages, vending machines on some trains
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation, costs extra except on high-speed trains where it's mandatory and included
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 43m
Cheapest Price
$143 (€117)
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Trains from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione 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 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $60 (€49), while the average price is around $113 (€93).
The train from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione takes 5h 15m and runs 12 per day.
The first train from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione leaves at 9:33 AM.
The distance by train from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione is 162 miles (262 km).
The last train from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione leaves at 6:33 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione.
There is no direct train service currently available from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione is by bus, with a cost of around $31 (€25).
Yes, the train journey from Zürich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione is scenic, offering views of the Swiss Alps, picturesque lakes, and charming Italian countryside along the way.
A day trip from Zürich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione is not feasible due to a travel duration of 5h 15m. However, there are 11 train trips available per day for this journey, covering a distance of 162 miles (262 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione.
Since both Zurich HB and Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione include Milan, Verona, Venice, Bergamo, Brescia.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione

Most Zurich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione trains use the Zürich HB to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich HB and Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Zurich
Arrival train stations in Desenzano del Garda
Zürich HBBahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre

Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS, 9 · 3m · $4 · every ~3 min
S11, Sn11, S12, S15, S16, Sn1, Sn, S20, S23, S3, S5, Sn5, S6, Sn6, S7, Sn7, S9, Sn9, S · 3m · $1 · every ~43 min
Bus31, 33 · 5m · $2 · every ~16 min
N4, N5, N91 · 5m · $2
Tram11, 15, 4 · 8m · $2 · every ~19 min

Zürich HB train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.

Most popular trains to and from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione and Zurich HB

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