How to travel from Zurich to Chiasso

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Chiasso

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Chiasso among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł144 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. 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 zł144, while a train costs an average of zł339.

Distance: 108 miles (175 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Chiasso is a bus with an average price of zł144.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Chiasso:

A bus is zł195 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Chiasso costing on average zł339.

A bus is zł454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Chiasso costing on average zł598.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Chiasso is by train with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

Flight takes on average 8h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Chiasso including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Chiasso among Omio's users.

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from Zurich to Chiasso

How to get from Zurich to Chiasso by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Zurich to Chiasso is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus
    4:20 PM4h20
    Zurich
    8:40 PMChiasso
    691One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Itabus
    4:20 PM4h20
    Zurich
    8:40 PMChiasso
    691One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Itabus
    4:20 PM4h20
    Zurich
    8:40 PMChiasso
    691One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Itabus
    3:20 PM4h20
    Zurich
    7:40 PMChiasso
    2311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Chiasso

Travel to Chiasso easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Chiasso.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Chiasso including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Chiasso is a bus with an average price of zł144.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Chiasso:

A bus is zł195 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Chiasso costing on average zł339.

A bus is zł454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Chiasso costing on average zł598.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Chiasso is by train with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

Flight takes on average 8h 26m.

The distance from Zurich to Chiasso is approximately 108 miles (175 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Chiasso is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 23 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Chiasso as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Chiasso:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Chiasso station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Chiasso, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Gruppo Di Maio, Autolinee Ventre to go to Chiasso by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Chiasso by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Chiasso with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Autolinee Ventre.
  • 3 direct trains per day with SBB, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Chiasso often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Milan Centrale, Como, Lugano, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chiasso and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Chiasso to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Chiasso, being a small town with limited attractions, can typically be explored in 1 to 2 days. This allows time to visit local sites and enjoy the town's charm.

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