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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bellinzona to Zurich

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 26 Oct

Cheapest price on 26 Oct

£39

Average ticket price on 26 Oct

£52

Fastest journey on 26 Oct

1 h 38 m

Average journey duration on 26 Oct

2 h 10 m

Trains on 26 Oct

Distance

135 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bellinzona to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bellinzona to Zurich will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.

Fast trains

On Mon 26 Oct, we found 6 trains from Bellinzona to Zurich, including 6 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

17:592h56
Bellinzona
20:55Zurich
£391One-way
0 changes
6:592h56
Bellinzona
9:55Zurich
£391One-way
0 changes
7:592h56
Bellinzona
10:55Zurich
£491One-way
0 changes
6:471h40
Bellinzona
8:27Zurich
£511One-way
0 changes
12:471h40
Bellinzona
14:27Zurich
£661One-way
0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Bellinzona to Zurich

Switzerland

Trains from Bellinzona to Zurich run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 1h 32m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

135 km

Average train duration

1h 47m

Cheapest ticket price

£30

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 32m

First train

5:07

Last train

23:05

Cheapest Month

Mar

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Thu

Best time to book

14 days

Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Bellinzona to Zurich trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bellinzona to Zurich.

The cost of a train ticket from Bellinzona to Zurich can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £53.

The train journey from Bellinzona to Zurich covers a distance of 135 km and takes approximately 1h 32m. Trains run 24 per day.

The train distance from Bellinzona to Zurich is 135 km.

The first train from Bellinzona to Zurich leaves at 5:07.

The last train from Bellinzona to Zurich departs at 23:05.

Trains from Bellinzona to Zurich run approximately 24 times per day.

Yes, there is a direct train between Bellinzona and Zurich. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by SBB.

Live departures

Bellinzona to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Bellinzona to Zurich trains for today, Sunday 25 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
EC 332 \| 332	15:47 Bellinzona station	1h40	17:27 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
EC 332 \| 332 · S 9 18966 \| 18966	15:47 Bellinzona station	1h57	17:44 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 10360 \| 10360 · IR 36 2079 \| 2079	15:55 Bellinzona station	2h02	17:57 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 10360 \| 10360	15:55 Bellinzona station	1h50	17:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 21 684 \| 684 · IR 46 2430 \| 2430	16:17 Bellinzona station	1h38	17:55 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 21 684 \| 684 · IR 46 2430 \| 2430 · RE 48 4932 \| 4932	16:17 Bellinzona station	1h53	18:10 Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IC 10480 \| 10480 · S 8 18868 \| 18868	16:25 Bellinzona station	2h04	18:29 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 10480 \| 10480	16:25 Bellinzona station	1h50	18:15 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
EC 20 \| 20	16:47 Bellinzona station	1h40	18:27 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
EC 20 \| 20 · S 9 18970 \| 18970	16:47 Bellinzona station	1h57	18:44 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 10370 \| 10370 · IR 36 2081 \| 2081	16:55 Bellinzona station	2h02	18:57 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 10370 \| 10370	16:55 Bellinzona station	1h50	18:45 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 46 2434 \| 2434	16:59 Bellinzona station	2h56	19:55 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 2 886 \| 886	17:17 Bellinzona station	1h38	18:55 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 2 886 \| 886 · RE 48 4934 \| 4934	17:17 Bellinzona station	1h53	19:10 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
EC 22 \| 22	17:47 Bellinzona station	1h40	19:27 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
EC 22 \| 22 · S 9 18974 \| 18974	17:47 Bellinzona station	1h57	19:44 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 21 688 \| 688 · IR 46 2434 \| 2434 · RE 48 4936 \| 4936	18:17 Bellinzona station	1h53	20:10 Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IC 21 688 \| 688 · IR 46 2434 \| 2434	18:17 Bellinzona station	1h38	19:55 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 21 688 \| 688 · S 2 21274 \| 21274 · IR 75 2135 \| 2135	18:17 Bellinzona station	2h08	20:25 Zurich HB	2 changes
IC 21 688 \| 688 · S 2 21274 \| 21274 · IR 75 2135 \| 2135 · S 9 18978 \| 18978	18:17 Bellinzona station	2h27	20:44 Zürich Oerlikon	3 changes
EC 24 \| 24 · S 9 18978 \| 18978	18:47 Bellinzona station	1h57	20:44 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
EC 24 \| 24	18:47 Bellinzona station	1h40	20:27 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 46 2438 \| 2438	18:59 Bellinzona station	2h56	21:55 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 2 890 \| 890	19:17 Bellinzona station	1h38	20:55 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 2 890 \| 890 · RE 48 4938 \| 4938	19:17 Bellinzona station	1h53	21:10 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
EC 306 \| 306	19:47 Bellinzona station	1h40	21:27 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
EC 306 \| 306 · S 9 18982 \| 18982	19:47 Bellinzona station	1h57	21:44 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
IC 21 692 \| 692 · IR 46 2438 \| 2438 · RE 48 4940 \| 4940	20:17 Bellinzona station	1h53	22:10 Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IC 21 692 \| 692 · S 2 21282 \| 21282 · IR 75 2589 \| 2589	20:17 Bellinzona station	2h08	22:25 Zurich HB	2 changes
IC 21 692 \| 692 · IR 46 2438 \| 2438	20:17 Bellinzona station	1h38	21:55 Zurich HB	1 change
IC 21 692 \| 692 · S 2 21282 \| 21282 · IR 75 2589 \| 2589 · IC 1 10735 \| 10735	20:17 Bellinzona station	2h25	22:42 Zürich Oerlikon	3 changes
EC 126 \| 126 · IC 1 10735 \| 10735	20:47 Bellinzona station	1h55	22:42 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
EC 126 \| 126	20:47 Bellinzona station	1h40	22:27 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IR 46 2442 \| 2442	20:59 Bellinzona station	2h56	23:55 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 2 894 \| 894	21:17 Bellinzona station	1h38	22:55 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 2 894 \| 894 · RE 48 4942 \| 4942	21:17 Bellinzona station	1h53	23:10 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
EC 28 \| 28 · S 9 18990 \| 18990	21:47 Bellinzona station	1h57	23:44 Zürich Oerlikon	1 change
EC 28 \| 28	21:47 Bellinzona station	1h40	23:27 Zurich HB	0 changesdirect
IC 21 696 \| 696 · S 2 21290 \| 21290 · IR 75 2593 \| 2593	22:17 Bellinzona station	2h08	0:25 Zurich HB	2 changes
IC 21 696 \| 696 · IR 46 2442 \| 2442 · RE 48 4944 \| 4944	22:17 Bellinzona station	1h53	0:10 Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
IC 21 696 \| 696 · IR 46 2442 \| 2442	22:17 Bellinzona station	1h38	23:55 Zurich HB	1 change
Monday 26 October
	6:47 Bellinzona	1h40	8:27 Zurich	0 changesdirect
	6:59 Bellinzona	2h56	9:55 Zurich	0 changesdirect
	7:59 Bellinzona	2h56	10:55 Zurich	0 changesdirect
	8:17 Bellinzona	1h38	9:55 Zurich	0 changesdirect
	12:47 Bellinzona	1h40	14:27 Zurich	0 changesdirect
This is the last train of the day.

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SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average SBB Duration

1h 32m

Cheapest SBB Price

£30

SBB frequency

24 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Bellinzona and Zurich

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bellinzona to Zurich.

There is no night train service from Bellinzona to Zurich.

Complete guide to Zurich

Things to do in Zurich

Discover the best of Zurich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zurich trip today.

Must visit

Kunsthaus Zürich

Major art museum with Swiss and European works from the Middle Ages to today, ideal for a broad overview of Zurich’s cultural life.

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Must visit

Landesmuseum Zürich

National museum in a castle-like building near the main station, presenting Swiss history, design, and everyday life through varied displays.

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Recommended

Museum für Gestaltung Zürich

Leading design museum with changing exhibitions on architecture, graphics, fashion, and product design in a well-run central venue.

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Swiss franc (CHF, Fr.)

Very high prices for hotels, dining and transport. Zurich costs more than most European city breaks, especially in central tourist areas.

Average meal costs

Budget: CHF 15-25 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range: CHF 30-50 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: CHF 90+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee: CHF 4.50-6 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and small café bills.

Plan your visit to Zurich

Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Zurich.

Yes, the train journey from Bellinzona to Zurich is considered scenic, as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the Swiss Alps, offering views of lush valleys, charming villages, and stunning mountain vistas.

Best day trips from Zurich by train

The most popular day trips by train from Zurich are Lucerne, Bern, Basel, Geneva and Lausanne. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Zurich on Omio.

Day trip from Zurich to Lucerne by train

Why visit Lucerne for the day?

Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.

How to get from Zurich to Lucerne by train?

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 35m.

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Day trip from Zurich to Bern by train

Why visit Bern for the day?

Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.

How to get from Zurich to Bern by train?

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 53m.

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Day trip from Zurich to Basel by train

Why visit Basel for the day?

Basel is known for its art museums, Rhine setting and well-kept old town. On Switzerland’s northern border, it feels both historic and distinctly international.

How to get from Zurich to Basel by train?

There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 76 km distance in 52m.

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Day trip from Zurich to Geneva by train

Why visit Geneva for the day?

Geneva is known for diplomacy, watchmaking and its setting on Lake Geneva. It feels international yet compact, with elegant streets, a historic old town and strong French influence.

How to get from Zurich to Geneva by train?

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 224 km distance in 2h 34m.

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Day trip from Zurich to Lausanne by train

Why visit Lausanne for the day?

Lausanne is known for its Olympic heritage, hillside setting and views across Lake Geneva to the Alps. A medieval centre, lively university life and the Ouchy waterfront give it an energetic yet relaxed character.

How to get from Zurich to Lausanne by train?

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 2h 10m.

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FAQs: Bellinzona to Zurich train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bellinzona to Zurich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Booking trains from Bellinzona to Zurich in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

Yes, you can take the train from Bellinzona to Zurich.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bellinzona and Zurich

Most Bellinzona to Zurich trains use the Bellinzona to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Bellinzona and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bellinzona

Arrival train stations in Zurich

Which Bellinzona station do trains to Zurich leave from?

Trains from Bellinzona to Zurich leave from Bellinzona. The station is 1 km from Bellinzona city centre at Viale Stazione 1, 6500 Bellinzona, Switzerland.

BellinzonaViale Stazione 1, 6500 Bellinzona, Switzerland+41 91 825 11 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Bellinzona from Bellinzona city centre

Bus1, 3, 5 · 6m · £2 · every ~18 min

Bellinzona train station facilities and services

Bellinzona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Ristorante Casa del Popolo, Ristorante Locanda Orico

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Bellinzona. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Bellinzona. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bellinzona: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bellinzona: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bellinzona: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Internazionale Bellinzona, Hotel & SPA Internazionale, Hotel Unione.

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Which Zurich station do trains from Bellinzona arrive at?

Trains from Bellinzona to Zurich most often arrive at Zürich HB. Some services arrive at Zürich Altstetten, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Zurich arrival station.

Zürich HBBahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre

Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS, 9 · 3m · £3 · every ~3 min

S11, Sn11, S12, S15, S16, Sn1, Sn, S20, S23, S3, S5, Sn5, S6, Sn6, S7, Sn7, S9, Sn9, S · 3m · £1 · every ~43 min

Bus31, 33 · 5m · £2 · every ~16 min

N4, N5, N91 · 5m · £2

Tram11, 15, 4 · 8m · £2 · every ~19 min

Zürich HB train station facilities and services

Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.