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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chiasso to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chiasso to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $491.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$90 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $491 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 58m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Chiasso to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Chiasso to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chiasso to Zurich:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chiasso to Zurich costing on average $90.
A bus is $454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chiasso to Zurich costing on average $491.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 2m.
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
The journey is about 33m faster (2h 25m by train vs 2h 58m by car) and roughly $14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($90 vs $104). 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 Chiasso to Zurich
How to get from Chiasso to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chiasso to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- S 10 25172 | 25172 · IC 2 882 | 882
2:20 PM 2h35 Chiasso station 4:55 PM Zurich HB $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- S 10 25172 | 25172 · IC 2 882 | 882
2:20 PM 2h35 Chiasso station 4:55 PM Zurich HB $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LX16396:45 AM 1h00 Milan Malpensa Airport 7:45 AM Zurich Airport $298 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- S 10 25172 | 25172 · IC 2 882 | 882 · RE 48 4930 | 4930
2:20 PM 2h50 Chiasso station 5:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon $69 1 One-way 2 transfers - S 10 25168 | 25168 · IC 2 878 | 878
12:20 PM 2h35 Chiasso station 2:55 PM Zurich HB $70 1 One-way 1 transfer - S 10 25168 | 25168 · IC 2 878 | 878 · RE 48 4926 | 4926
12:20 PM 2h50 Chiasso station 3:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon $70 1 One-way 2 transfers
VY6055 · VY122610:30 PM 10h25 Milan Malpensa Airport 8:55 AM Zurich Airport $269 1 One-way 1 transfer- VY6053 · VY1226
8:40 PM 12h15 Milan Malpensa Airport 8:55 AM Zurich Airport $269 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY6047 · VY1226
5:20 PM 15h35 Milan Malpensa Airport 8:55 AM Zurich Airport $269 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chiasso to Zurich:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chiasso to Zurich costing on average $90.
A bus is $454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chiasso to Zurich costing on average $491.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 2m.
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chiasso and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chiasso station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with SBB to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, British Airways, Vueling, Turkish Airlines, ITA, Swiss, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Austrian Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Ethiopian Airlines, AJet, Eurowings, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lot Polish Airlines, Smartwings to go to Zurich by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Itabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with SBB.
- 5 direct flights per day with ITA, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Baltic.
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