The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Bellinzona
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
1 h 37 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Bellinzona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Bellinzona will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich for Bellinzona every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 42 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a coach 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 coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 135 km
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£51 Average Price | £21 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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Live departures
Zurich to Bellinzona train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Bellinzona trains for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 | 07:05 Zurich HB | 1h37 | 08:42 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
IR 46 2413 | 2413 | 07:05 Zurich HB | 2h55 | 10:00 Bellinzona station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · EC 33 | 33 | 07:16 Zurich Altstetten | 1h56 | 09:12 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · EC 33 | 33 | 07:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h56 | 09:12 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
EC 33 | 33 | 07:33 Zurich HB | 1h39 | 09:12 Bellinzona station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 07:46 Zurich Altstetten | 1h56 | 09:42 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
S 6 18631 | 18631 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 07:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 09:42 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
IC 2 865 | 865 | 08:05 Zurich HB | 1h37 | 09:42 Bellinzona station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · EC 13 | 13 | 08:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h56 | 10:12 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · EC 13 | 13 | 08:16 Zurich Altstetten | 1h56 | 10:12 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
EC 13 | 13 | 08:33 Zurich HB | 1h39 | 10:12 Bellinzona station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18535 | 18535 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 08:46 Zurich Altstetten | 1h56 | 10:42 Bellinzona station | 2 changes | |
S 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 08:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 10:42 Bellinzona station | 2 changes | |
IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 09:05 Zurich HB | 1h37 | 10:42 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
IR 46 2417 | 2417 | 09:05 Zurich HB | 2h55 | 12:00 Bellinzona station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · EC 35 | 35 | 09:16 Zurich Altstetten | 1h56 | 11:12 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · EC 35 | 35 | 09:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h56 | 11:12 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
EC 35 | 35 | 09:33 Zurich HB | 1h39 | 11:12 Bellinzona station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18539 | 18539 · IC 2 869 | 869 | 09:46 Zurich Altstetten | 1h56 | 11:42 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
S 6 18639 | 18639 · IC 2 869 | 869 | 09:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 11:42 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
IC 2 869 | 869 | 10:05 Zurich HB | 1h37 | 11:42 Bellinzona station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18541 | 18541 · EC 15 | 15 | 10:16 Zurich Altstetten | 1h56 | 12:12 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · EC 15 | 15 | 10:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h56 | 12:12 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
EC 15 | 15 | 10:33 Zurich HB | 1h39 | 12:12 Bellinzona station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18543 | 18543 · IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 10:46 Zurich Altstetten | 1h56 | 12:42 Bellinzona station | 2 changes | |
S 6 18643 | 18643 · IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 10:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 12:42 Bellinzona station | 2 changes | |
S 5 18545 | 18545 · EC 151 | 151 | 11:16 Zurich Altstetten | 1h56 | 13:12 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · EC 151 | 151 | 11:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h56 | 13:12 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
S 5 18547 | 18547 · IC 2 873 | 873 | 11:46 Zurich Altstetten | 1h56 | 13:42 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
S 6 18647 | 18647 · IC 2 873 | 873 | 11:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 13:42 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:05 Zurich | 2h55 | 09:00 Bellinzona | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Bellinzona
Trains from Zurich to Bellinzona run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 23:19 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Zurich to Bellinzona trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Zurich and Bellinzona from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich to Bellinzona train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Bellinzona 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 Bellinzona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Bellinzona
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Viale Stazione.
- Ristorante Casa del Popolo
- Ristorante Locanda Orico
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Internazionale Bellinzona
- Hotel & SPA Internazionale
- Hotel Unione
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Train: SBB InterCity, RegioExpress
- Bus: Several lines available
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