The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Piacenza
Cheapest price
$115
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Piacenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Piacenza will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $115.
Of the 2 trains that leave Zurich for Piacenza on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 273 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 32 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Piacenza
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Piacenza 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 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a flight costs an average of €96.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€87 Average price | €185 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 14m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich to Piacenza train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Piacenza trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:33 AM Zurich | 4h25 | 8:58 AM Piacenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Piacenza
Distance 169 miles (273 km) |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 19:04 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Piacenza trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Piacenza from $38 (€31). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Piacenza

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Piacenza
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available from Via dei Mille.
- Al Duca
- Osteria Carducci
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Best Western Park Hotel
- Grande Albergo Roma
- Hotel Ovest
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
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