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Compare train and bus 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The journey is about 40m faster (1h 47m by train vs 2h 27m by car) and roughly $21 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($72 vs $93). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bellinzona to Zurich
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.
- IC 2 870 | 8709:17 AM1h38Bellinzona station10:55 AMZurich HB$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 2 870 | 8709:17 AM1h38Bellinzona station10:55 AMZurich HB$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 2 870 | 8709:17 AM1h38Bellinzona station10:55 AMZurich HB$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 2 870 | 870 · RE 48 4918 | 49189:17 AM1h53Bellinzona station11:10 AMZürich Oerlikon$471One-way1 transfer
- IC 2 870 | 870 · S 5 18540 | 185409:17 AM1h57Bellinzona station11:14 AMZurich Altstetten$481One-way1 transfer
- IR 46 2418 | 24188:59 AM2h56Bellinzona station11:55 AMZurich HB$491One-way0 transfers
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- Around 23 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bellinzona and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bellinzona station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with SBB to go to Zurich by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with SBB.
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