How to travel from Bellinzona to Zurich

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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 €36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 €36, and a bus costs an average of €69.

Distance: 83 miles (135 km)

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Bus

€45

Average price

Cheapest

€87

Average price

2h 38m

Average total duration

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2h 8m

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30m

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3h 2m

Average total duration

2h 32m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Bellinzona to Zurich

How to get from Bellinzona to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bellinzona to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

SBBIC 2 874 | 874
11:17AM1h38
Bellinzona station
12:55PMZurich HB
$671One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SBBIR 46 2418 | 2418
08:59AM2h56
Bellinzona station
11:55AMZurich HB
$661One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SBBIC 2 874 | 874
11:17AM1h38
Bellinzona station
12:55PMZurich HB
$671One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SBBIR 46 2422 | 2422
10:59AM2h56
Bellinzona station
01:55PMZurich HB
$671One-way
0 transfers
SBBIC 2 870 | 870
09:17AM1h38
Bellinzona station
10:55AMZurich HB
$701One-way
0 transfers
SBBIC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 2418
10:17AM1h38
Bellinzona station
11:55AMZurich HB
$721One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bellinzona to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bellinzona to Zurich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bellinzona and Zurich including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bellinzona to Zurich is a train with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Bellinzona to Zurich:

A train is $42 (€33) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bellinzona to Zurich costing on average $87 (€69).

The fastest way to travel from Bellinzona to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 26m.

The distance from Bellinzona to Zurich is approximately 83 miles (135 km).
The average frequency per day from Bellinzona to Zurich is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bellinzona to Zurich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bellinzona station and arrive in Zurich HB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bellinzona to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Geo Travel, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bellinzona to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
  • 5 direct trains per day with SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn.
Omio customers who travel from Bellinzona to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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