The average train between Zurich and Scalea takes 14h 16m and the fastest train takes 12h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Scalea. 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 twice daily between Zurich and Scalea. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 1:33 PM which arrives into Scalea at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Como S. Giovanni and take an average of 14h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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22h 37m • 3 changes



12h 17m • 3 changes



12h 42m • 3 changes
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22h 37m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Scalea. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Scalea station via Como S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
Zurich to Scalea train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Scalea train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Scalea-S.Domen.Talao station.
Book your Zurich to Scalea train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Zurich and Scalea is 1,021.2 km. The road distance is 1,248 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Napoli Afragola in around 11h 25m.