Possible to go directly by train from Florence Italy To Bern, Switzerland, and how long would that take?

Question

Also, by train from Bern to Zurich (distance in Km and how long by train, svp). thank you.

Answer 1

No, unfortunately it is not possible to get there on one train.  I had to do this trip a month ago.  They only run highspeed trains between florence and milan (so if you have a eurail pass you'll have to pay extra) and the only way to get to bern is from Milan.  

This was the worst train of my entire trip because the highspeed train to milan is notoriously late, causing us to miss our connection in Milan. If you miss yours, just go to customer service at the far end of the platforms in Milan and you will be able to get new tickets at no extra charge.  

Have fun - Bern is gorgeous and if you have a chance, try to get to Lauterbrunnen, near interlaken.  It is the waterfall valley!

From Bern to Zurich is about 2hrs i think.

Answer 2

Florence - Bern 656Km - 6 hours 9 minutes fastest with change in Milan; 6 hours 40 minutes second fastest with change at Milan and Brig. No direct day train. Nighttrain starts at Florence Campo di Marte at 10:00 pm to arrive Bern at 6:30am.

Bern - Zürich - 122km - 56 minutes by direct trains.

Answer 3

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