Eurocity trains to Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy
  1. Routes and travel times
  2. Onboard services
  3. Individual Fare types
  4. Booking Horizon
  5. Ticketing Time Limits
  6. Exchange / Refunds
  7. Specific to this train
    8.

International journeys between southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland and northern Italy: many Eurocity trains are connecting the four countries. However, a famous line is through Brennero! This service offers frequent and comfortable trains as well as panoramic views on the Alps as the train passes through traditional Tyrolean towns in Tiroland, beautiful mountain and lakes towards Milan.

Please note routes through Brennero to Austria are not available yet - Stay tuned! We will keep you informed through our monthly Newsletter

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I. Routes and Travel Times

International Eurocity trains routes maps

  • via Domossola & Chiasso
  • via Brennero

via Domossola & Chiasso


via Brennero

  • Services from Italy : Milan –Basel –Frankfurt via Domodossola/Bern
  • Services from/to Italy to/from Germany via Brennero
  • Services from Germany : Frankfurt –Basel –Milan via Luzern/Chiasso (not yet in ERA)
  • Services from/to Vienna, Salzburg and Munich (not yet in ERA)
Route Best travel time Frequency
Milan <> Basel 4h12
Milan <> Geneve 4h01
Zurich-Milan 3h17
Bologna-Zurich 6h02
Munich-Verona 5h39
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II. Onboard services

First class

  • Total of 99 First-Class seats
  • 60 First Class seat,19 First Class Business seats with work tables, 20 First Class Silence seats to travel in a relaxing atmosphere
  • Larger fabric seats
  • Ample luggage space
  • Courtesy light and electrical sockets
  • Mini bar carriage in the center of the train with 17 seats, 2 of which are wheelchair accessible.

Second class

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  • Total of 234 Second-Class seats
  • 202 Second Class seats and 32 Family Second Class seats
  • Fabric seats
  • Courtesy light and electrical sockets
  • Ample luggage space
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III. Individual fare types

Reservation is mandatory for all routes.

Conditions vary according to the fare purchased,

Depending on the route, fares will be coming from one or another inventory, either German, Italian or Austrian. Click Italian fares, German fares, Austrian fares for further details.

Fare Conditions
Base            Adult/Child

No specific condition. Travellers under 15 on train’s departure date - Free if under 4 when sharing a paying adult’s seat / bed

Pass

Holder of an Eurail / Interrail Global pass covering the whole route

Mini/Smart

Subject to availability.

Flexpreis* Europa For journeys up to 100km, ticket is valid for 1 day. For journeys over 100km, ticket is valid for 2 days. Passengers must begin their journey on the first day of validity printed on the ticket, but can interrupt it and continue their journey through the last day of validity printed on the ticket. Special note for return tickets: For outbound and return journeys, the exact day on which the journey must start will be printed on the tickets. If the outbound and return trip are within 1 month, they will be printed on a single ticket.
Flexpreis* Plus Europa Extended validity period of 4 days, one day before and up to two days after the specified date of travel. Your ticket is also valid for local public transport, both on the outward and return journeys. Departure and destination points must be within the tariff zone permitted by the City-Ticket. Seat reservation is included in the Flexpreis Plus ticket.
Super Sparpreis Europa Discounted fare. Subject to availability. Only valid for the date(s)/train/class specified on the ticket
Sparpreis europa Discounted fare. Subject to availability. Only valid for the date(s)/train/class specified on the ticket

* Valid for children 6-14 years old, inclusive on domestic routes. Travel free on ticket if accompanied by with a person at least aged 15, reservations additional. Half adult fare if travelling alone. Children under 6 free when sharing an adult passenger’s accommodations.


  • For information on how to book on the Rail Europe booking Portal. User Manual is available here

IV. Booking Horizon

These trains can be booked up to 180 days in advance

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V. Ticketing Time Limits

The ticketing time limit is 30 minutes.

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VI. Exchange / Refund

  • Special cancellation fees apply to some fares. Exchange and refund policies vary depending on the type of fare purchased.
  • A handling fee may apply. The refund granted depends on the refund policy of that particular fare.
  • Lost or stolen documents cannot be refunded.
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VIII. Specific to this train

Nothing specific to this train