The average train between Zurich and Ancona takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Ancona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Zurich and Ancona. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Ancona at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Ancona station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Zurich to Ancona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Ancona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ancona station.
Book your Zurich to Ancona train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Zurich and Ancona is 569.9 km. The road distance is 670 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ancona via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 13m.