The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Verbania
Cheapest price
$130
Average price
$138
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Verbania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Verbania will cost around $138 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $130.
Of the 3 trains that leave Zurich for Verbania on Tue, Jun 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 161 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 5 h 10 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.
2:33 PM5h10Zurich7:43 PMVerbania$1301One-way0 transfers
12:33 PM5h10Zurich5:43 PMVerbania$1371One-way0 transfers
11:33 AM5h10Zurich4:43 PMVerbania$1481One-way0 transfers
12:33 PM5h10Zurich5:43 PMVerbania$1371One-way0 transfers
2:33 PM5h10Zurich7:43 PMVerbania$1301One-way0 transfers
11:33 AM5h10Zurich4:43 PMVerbania$1481One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Zurich to Verbania
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Verbania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $76, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$123 Average price Cheapest | $224 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 20m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Verbania:
A train is $101 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Verbania costing on average $224 (€181).
Other travel options to Verbania take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 55m.
Flight takes on average 10h 20m.
Tickets start at around $123 (€99) compared to roughly $55 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-67.94 (€-54.98). The journey takes 4h 55m versus 3h 25m 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.
Compare prices and tickets Zurich to Verbania by train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Verbania
Trains from Zurich to Verbania run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€61) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 21:09. The fastest train covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average train duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€61) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 10m |
First train 4:33 AM |
Last train 9:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Trenitalia from Zurich to Verbania trainsTrenitalia trains will get you between Zurich and Verbania from $76 (€61). 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 Verbania
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Verbania 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 Verbania, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Verbania
- 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 - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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 via Piazza Matteotti.
- Tacabutun Restaurant Pizza
- Ristorante Milano
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Pallanza
- Grand Hotel Majestic
- Hotel Belvedere
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Connections to Lake Maggiore destinations
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