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Palazzo Salis - Museo Senza Frontiere
Historic noble palace with frescoed halls, period furnishings, and an Italian garden. The main museum-style cultural attraction in Tirano.
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$136
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
5 h 12 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Tirano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Tirano will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Tirano without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 3 557 | 557 · IR 38 1121 | 1121 · R 15 1921 | 1921 · R 19 4621 | 4621
IC 3 30057 | 30057 · RE 13 1023 | 1023 · RE 9 1625 | 1625
S 6 18621 | 18621 · IC 3 557 | 557 · IR 38 1121 | 1121 · R 15 1921 | 1921
S 11 19123 | 19123 · IC 3 557 | 557 · IR 38 1121 | 1121 · R 15 1921 | 1921
IR 35 2353 | 2353 · IR 38 1121 | 1121 · R 15 1921 | 1921 · R 19 4621 | 4621
IC 3 757 | 757 · RE 13 1019 | 1019 · B 701 870102 | 870102 · RE 9 1617 | 1617
S 6 18627 | 18627 · IC 3 761 | 761 · RE 13 1027 | 1027 · B 701 870106 | 870106
IC 3 30057 | 30057 · RE 13 1023 | 1023 · B 701 870104 | 870104 · R 19 4621 | 4621
IC 3 757 | 757 · RE 13 1019 | 1019 · PE BEX 971 | 971
S 11 19125 | 19125 · IC 3 30057 | 30057 · RE 13 1023 | 1023 · B 701 870104 | 870104Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Tirano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $67, and a bus costs an average of $177.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$120 Average price Cheapest | $177 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Tirano:
A train is $57 (€46) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Tirano costing on average $177 (€144).
Other travel options to Tirano take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around $120 (€98) compared to roughly $144 (€117) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 5h 38m versus 3h 46m 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 Zurich to Tirano trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 35 2353 | 2353 · IR 38 1121 | 1121 · R 15 1921 | 1921 · R 19 4621 | 4621 | 6:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 6h23 | 12:23 PM Tirano station | 3 transfers | |
IR 35 2353 | 2353 · PE BEX 951 | 951 | 6:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 6h49 | 12:49 PM Tirano station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 757 | 757 · RE 13 1019 | 1019 · PE BEX 971 | 971 | 6:07 AM Zurich HB | 5h25 | 11:32 AM Tirano station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3 757 | 757 · RE 13 1019 | 1019 · B 701 870102 | 870102 · RE 9 1617 | 1617 | 6:07 AM Zurich HB | 4h53 | 11:00 AM Tirano station | 3 transfers | |
S 6 18621 | 18621 · IC 3 557 | 557 · IR 38 1121 | 1121 · R 15 1921 | 1921 | 6:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 6h02 | 12:23 PM Tirano station | 4 transfers | |
S 6 18621 | 18621 · IC 3 557 | 557 · PE BEX 951 | 951 | 6:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 6h28 | 12:49 PM Tirano station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19123 | 19123 · IC 3 557 | 557 · PE BEX 951 | 951 | 6:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 6h25 | 12:49 PM Tirano station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19123 | 19123 · IC 3 557 | 557 · IR 38 1121 | 1121 · R 15 1921 | 1921 | 6:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 5h59 | 12:23 PM Tirano station | 4 transfers | |
EuroCity 11+ Regionale TRENORD 2820 | 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h19 | 12:52 PM Tirano station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3 557 | 557 · IR 38 1121 | 1121 · R 15 1921 | 1921 · R 19 4621 | 4621 | 6:38 AM Zurich HB | 5h45 | 12:23 PM Tirano station | 3 transfers | |
IC 3 557 | 557 · PE BEX 951 | 951 | 6:38 AM Zurich HB | 6h11 | 12:49 PM Tirano station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18623 | 18623 · IC 3 30057 | 30057 · RE 13 1023 | 1023 · B 701 870104 | 870104 | 6:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 5h32 | 12:23 PM Tirano station | 4 transfers | |
S 11 19125 | 19125 · IC 3 30057 | 30057 · RE 13 1023 | 1023 · RE 9 1625 | 1625 | 6:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 6h06 | 1:00 PM Tirano station | 3 transfers | |
S 11 19125 | 19125 · IC 3 30057 | 30057 · RE 13 1023 | 1023 · B 701 870104 | 870104 | 6:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 5h29 | 12:23 PM Tirano station | 4 transfers | |
IC 3 30057 | 30057 · RE 13 1023 | 1023 · B 701 870104 | 870104 · R 19 4621 | 4621 | 7:07 AM Zurich HB | 5h16 | 12:23 PM Tirano station | 3 transfers | |
IC 3 30057 | 30057 · RE 13 1023 | 1023 · RE 9 1625 | 1625 | 7:07 AM Zurich HB | 5h53 | 1:00 PM Tirano station | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18625 | 18625 · IC 3 559 | 559 · IR 38 1125 | 1125 · R 15 1925 | 1925 | 7:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 5h39 | 1:00 PM Tirano station | 4 transfers | |
EuroCity 13+ Regionale TRENORD 2822 | 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h19 | 1:52 PM Tirano station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18627 | 18627 · IC 3 761 | 761 · RE 13 1027 | 1027 · B 701 870106 | 870106 | 7:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h58 | 12:49 PM Tirano station | 4 transfers | |
EuroCity 301+ Regionale TRENORD 2824 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h19 | 2:52 PM Tirano station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 15+ Regionale TRENORD 2826 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h19 | 3:52 PM Tirano station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 19+ Regionale TRENORD 2830 | 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 6h19 | 5:52 PM Tirano station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 151+ Regionale TRENORD 2832 | 12:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h19 | 6:52 PM Tirano station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 21+ Regionale TRENORD 2834 | 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h19 | 7:52 PM Tirano station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 123+ Regionale TRENORD 2838 | 3:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h19 | 9:52 PM Tirano station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Zurich to Tirano run on average 20 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $67 (€54) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 4h 31m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€54) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 4h 31m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
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Crisp buckwheat fritters filled with melted Valtellina Casera cheese, usually served on chicory. A classic local starter from the Alpine Valtellina tradition.
Air-cured salted beef, delicately flavored and typically served with olive oil, lemon, and rocket. It is one of the area’s most famous protected products.
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Costs are moderate for Italy. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and tourist-area dining can cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a small coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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