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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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€56 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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 bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bellinzona costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Bellinzona take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 37m.
- Around 21 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Bellinzona station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Bartolini Turismo, FlixBus to go to Bellinzona by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn to go to Bellinzona by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
- 6 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn.
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