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Compare train for Düsseldorf to Bellinzona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Bellinzona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $121 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $121, while a flight costs an average of $585.
Distance: 362 miles (583 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$121 Average price Cheapest | $585 Average price | $145 Average price | $225 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 35m Average total duration 16h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Düsseldorf to Bellinzona:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bellinzona costing on average $145 (€118).
A bus is $465 (€380) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bellinzona costing on average $585 (€479).
Other travel options to Bellinzona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Bus takes on average 16h 35m.
Tickets start at around $121 (€99) compared to roughly $225 (€184) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $104 (€85). The journey takes 16h 5m versus 8h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Düsseldorf to Bellinzona
How to get from Düsseldorf to Bellinzona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bellinzona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:35 PM20h25Düsseldorf5:00 PMBellinzona$801One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:35 PM20h25Düsseldorf5:00 PMBellinzona$801One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:35 PM20h25Düsseldorf5:00 PMBellinzona$801One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:35 PM20h25Düsseldorf6:00 PMBellinzona$1101One-way0 transfers
9:40 AM21h35Düsseldorf7:15 AMBellinzona$1281One-way0 transfers
2:38 PM26h22Düsseldorf5:00 PMBellinzona$1501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Bellinzona:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bellinzona costing on average $145 (€118).
A bus is $465 (€380) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bellinzona costing on average $585 (€479).
Other travel options to Bellinzona take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Bus takes on average 16h 35m.
- Around 113 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Bellinzona as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Bellinzona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Arbedo-Castione, Via Stazione (FS).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bellinzona by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bellinzona by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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