The average train between Zurich and Rho takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Rho. 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 hourly between Zurich and Rho. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Rho at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Rho. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Rho station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Zurich to Rho train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Rho train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gallarate station.
Book your Zurich to Rho train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenord.
The distance between Zurich and Rho is 207.4 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Rho via Lugano and Gallarate in around 4h 28m.