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Compare bus and train for Bellinzona to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellinzona to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, and a bus costs an average of $87.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bellinzona to Zurich:
A train is $49 (€39) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bellinzona to Zurich costing on average $109 (€87).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
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How to get from Bellinzona to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bellinzona to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 46 2418 | 24188:59 AM2h56Bellinzona station11:55 AMZurich HB$551One-way0 transfers
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IR 46 2418 | 24188:59 AM2h56Bellinzona station11:55 AMZurich HB$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 2 874 | 87411:17 AM1h38Bellinzona station12:55 PMZurich HB$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
IR 46 2422 | 242210:59 AM2h56Bellinzona station1:55 PMZurich HB$561One-way0 transfers
IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 241810:17 AM1h38Bellinzona station11:55 AMZurich HB$611One-way1 transfer
IC 2 870 | 8709:17 AM1h38Bellinzona station10:55 AMZurich HB$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bellinzona to Zurich:
A train is $49 (€39) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bellinzona to Zurich costing on average $109 (€87).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bellinzona and Zurich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bellinzona station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Geo Travel, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn to go to Zurich by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
- 5 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn.
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