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Compare bus and train for Zurich to Bellinzona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Bellinzona 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 13m. 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 $107.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$60 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Zurich to Bellinzona by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Bellinzona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bellinzona:
A train is $62 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Bellinzona costing on average $107 (€87).
Other travel options to Bellinzona take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Bellinzona as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Bellinzona station.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn to go to Bellinzona by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Autolinee Ventre to go to Bellinzona by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
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