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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Chiasso
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Chiasso is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Chiasso will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 16 trains that leave Zurich for Chiasso on Tue, Jun 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 175 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IR 75 2112 | 2112 · S 2 21235 | 21235 · IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 255199:35 AM2h51Zurich HB12:26 PMChiasso station$711One-way3 transfers- S 5 18533 | 18533 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 · S 2 21235 | 21235 · IC 21 667 | 6679:16 AM3h10Zurich Altstetten12:26 PMChiasso station$711One-way4 transfers
- S 6 18633 | 18633 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 · S 2 21235 | 21235 · IC 21 667 | 6679:21 AM3h05Zürich Oerlikon12:26 PMChiasso station$721One-way4 transfers
- IC 2 865 | 865 · RE 80 25517 | 255179:05 AM2h21Zurich HB11:26 AMChiasso station$771One-way1 transfer
- S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 2 865 | 865 · RE 80 25517 | 255178:46 AM2h40Zurich Altstetten11:26 AMChiasso station$771One-way2 transfers
- IC 2 865 | 865 · RE 80 25517 | 255179:05 AM2h21Zurich HB11:26 AMChiasso station$771One-way1 transfer
- IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 · RE 80 25515 | 255158:05 AM2h21Zurich HB10:26 AMChiasso station$961One-way2 transfers
- IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 2551910:05 AM2h21Zurich HB12:26 PMChiasso station$1091One-way2 transfers
- EC 31 | 318:33 AM2h22Zurich HB10:55 AMChiasso station$1091One-way0 transfers
- EC 15 | 159:33 AM2h22Zurich HB11:55 AMChiasso station$1091One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Chiasso
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Chiasso among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $93.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $246 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 2m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Chiasso:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Chiasso costing on average $89 (€72).
A bus is $217 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Chiasso costing on average $246 (€198).
Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Flight takes on average 10h 2m.
The journey is about 4m faster (2h 45m by train vs 2h 49m by car) and roughly $17 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($89 (€72) vs $107 (€86)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Zurich to Chiasso train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Chiasso trains for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 · RE 80 25515 | 25515 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 10:26 AM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
| S 5 18529 | 18529 · EC 31 | 31 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h39 | 10:55 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
| S 9 18929 | 18929 · EC 31 | 31 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h39 | 10:55 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
| EC 31 | 31 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 10:55 AM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 2 865 | 865 · EXT 31425 | 31425 · RE 80 25819 | 25819 | 8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h03 | 11:49 AM Chiasso station | 3 transfers | |
| S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 2 865 | 865 · RE 80 25517 | 25517 | 8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h40 | 11:26 AM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
| S 6 18631 | 18631 · IC 2 865 | 865 · RE 80 25517 | 25517 | 8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h35 | 11:26 AM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
| S 6 18631 | 18631 · IC 2 865 | 865 · EXT 31425 | 31425 · RE 80 25819 | 25819 | 8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h58 | 11:49 AM Chiasso station | 3 transfers | |
| IC 2 865 | 865 · EXT 31425 | 31425 · RE 80 25819 | 25819 | 9:05 AM Zurich HB | 2h44 | 11:49 AM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2 865 | 865 · RE 80 25517 | 25517 | 9:05 AM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 11:26 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
| S 9 18933 | 18933 · EC 15 | 15 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h39 | 11:55 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
| S 5 18533 | 18533 · EC 15 | 15 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h39 | 11:55 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
| S 5 18533 | 18533 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 · S 2 21235 | 21235 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h10 | 12:26 PM Chiasso station | 4 transfers | |
| S 6 18633 | 18633 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 · S 2 21235 | 21235 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 9:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h05 | 12:26 PM Chiasso station | 4 transfers | |
| EC 15 | 15 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 11:55 AM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519 | 9:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h35 | 12:26 PM Chiasso station | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Chiasso
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Trains from Zurich to Chiasso run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:41, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 12:41 AM |
Last train 11:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: SBB, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Chiasso trainsSBB, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Chiasso from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Chiasso
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Chiasso by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chiasso, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Chiasso
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Via Giuseppe Motta.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Carlino
- Osteria Grotto del Cavaliere
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Mövenpick Touring
- Hotel Bahnhof
- Hotel Garni Centro
- Located in the main hall
- 60 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Italy and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: SBB services
- Bus: Several local lines available
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