Various EuroCity connections make it incredibly easy to travel to Italy from Switzerland. Several times a day, you can travel to Milan from stations including Zurich, Basel, Berne, Lugano and Geneva.
In addition, thanks to direct connections beyond Milan, you can travel with the EuroCity to Venice, Bologna and Genoa.
Benefit from the many advantages rail travel has over air travel and arrive more quickly in the Italian business capitals:
You can reserve and purchase most tickets conveniently at your workplace.
You simply board the train in the heart of the city.
You have your baggage with you during the whole journey.
You travel inexpensively and save time avoiding security checks, boarding and check-in procedures as well as baggage claims.
You can use the entire journey time to either work or unwind.
You arrive at your meeting, congress or business call well-prepared and rested.
Your daily connections to Italy.
From
To
Minimum journey time
Frequency
Zürich
Milan
03:17
10 x a day, direct
Bern
Milan
03:06
3 x a day, direct
Basel
Milan
04:12
5 x a day, direct
Genève
Milan
04:01
4 x a day, direct
Lugano
Milan
01:17
12 x daily direct with EuroCity. Additional regional connections with TILO available
Price information.
In SBB Ticket Shop Business you can find prices for direct connections to the largest cities in neighbouring countries by entering the destination and travel date. To do this, go to the Offers overview and select “Trips in Europe” -> “The lowest fares for direct services to major cities in Europe”. Other possible travel dates will also be displayed. You therefore have the option of finding the best value for money via a simple summary.
Booking.
You can conveniently purchase tickets for journeys with the following trains from Switzerland to Italy and back in the SBB Ticket Shop Business. You have the option of printing out tickets for long-distance services to Italy directly from your office. Below is an overview of the trains from Switzerland to Italy and back:
Overview of trains from Switzerland to Italy and back.
Train
Example route
Issue option
EuroCity (EC)
Zurich – Milan, Milan – Venice
Print at desk
InterCity (IC)
Milan – Genoa
Print at desk
Frecciarossa (FR)
Milan – Rome
Print at desk
Frecciabianca (FB)
Milan – Trieste
Print at desk
Frecciargento (FA)
Rome – Reggio Calabria
Print at desk
Night train (IN)
Milan – Bari
Pick-up at counter or delivery by A-Post
Tip: tickets for long-distance services are tied to a particular train; they are only valid for the specific service you have chosen and seat reservation is required.
Please note: you can't print out tickets for regional trains or night trains in Italy yourself. You can buy these tickets online at SBB Ticket Shop Business and have them sent to your home or collect them from your nearest station.
Seat reservations.
Seat reservations are compulsory on EuroCity (EC) services to Italy and are included in the fare. The EC tickets are tied to a particular train.
Exchanges and refunds.
Please take note of the regulations governing exchanges and refunds concerning your purchased ticket. To flexible tickets for adults (with or without the Half-Fare or GA travelcard) will apply the following regulations:
Exchange before departure: free (or CHF 10 fee at the counter)
Exchange after departure: not possible
Refund before departure: 20% fee
Refund after departure: not possible
Depending on the route and train type, you can enjoy the following services during your journey:
Seat reservation (included in the ticket price, compulsory)
Adjustable seats (1st and 2nd class)
Power sockets (1st class)
Reading lamps at seats (1st and 2nd class)
Air conditioning
Restaurant car (incl. coffee bar and take-away area)
WLAN and SBB Onboard available on most EuroCity trains.
Business and rest compartments in 1st class of Giruno trains.
Travel tips.
Why not extend your business trip and discover Italy? Milan, Verona, Venice, Como and Stresa and the Borromean Islands are within easy reach of Switzerland by train and offer something for everyone.
Check our timetable to find the best trains for you to get. We hope you have a successful time at your trade fair!
Prices including VAT. Prices, product specifications, exchange rate and timetable subject to modifications.
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