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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Mendrisio
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Mendrisio among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 322 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. 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 NOK 322, while a flight costs an average of NOK 6,831.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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NOK 872 Average price | NOK 6,831 Average price | NOK 322 Average price Cheapest | NOK 931 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | 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 Zurich to Mendrisio
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Mendrisio, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Mendrisio:
A bus is NOK 550 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Mendrisio costing on average NOK 872.
A bus is NOK 6,509 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Mendrisio costing on average NOK 6,831.
Other travel options to Mendrisio take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
Flight takes on average 5h 4m.
The journey is about 27m faster (2h 17m by train vs 2h 44m by car) and roughly NOK 60 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (NOK 872 vs NOK 931). 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 Zurich to Mendrisio
How to get from Zurich to Mendrisio by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Mendrisio is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:20 PM 4h20 Zurich 8:40 PM Mendrisio NOK 257 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:20 PM 4h20 Zurich 8:40 PM Mendrisio NOK 257 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:20 PM 4h20 Zurich 8:40 PM Mendrisio NOK 257 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Mendrisio:
A bus is NOK 550 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Mendrisio costing on average NOK 872.
A bus is NOK 6,509 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Mendrisio costing on average NOK 6,831.
Other travel options to Mendrisio take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
Flight takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Mendrisio as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Mendrisio station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
- Travel with British Airways, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Vueling, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Ethiopian Airlines, AJet, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Smartwings, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Mendrisio by flight.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus to go to Mendrisio by bus.
- Travel with SBB to go to Mendrisio by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with ITA, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Baltic.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus.
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