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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$90 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Mendrisio:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Mendrisio costing on average $90 (€74).
A bus is $221 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Mendrisio costing on average $250 (€205).
Other travel options to Mendrisio take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Flight takes on average 7h 57m.
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.
3:20 PM4h20Zurich7:40 PMMendrisio$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:20 PM4h20Zurich7:40 PMMendrisio$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:20 PM4h20Zurich7:40 PMMendrisio$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:20 PM4h20Zurich8:40 PMMendrisio$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Mendrisio:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Mendrisio costing on average $90 (€74).
A bus is $221 (€180) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Mendrisio costing on average $250 (€205).
Other travel options to Mendrisio take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Flight takes on average 7h 57m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Linate 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 BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Autolinee Ventre to go to Mendrisio by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Mendrisio by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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