The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Mendrisio
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Mendrisio is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Mendrisio will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 2 trains that leave Zurich for Mendrisio every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 22 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 coach, train 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 coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £97.
Distance: 170 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£60 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £175 Average Price |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Mendrisio train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Mendrisio trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:05 Zurich | 2h22 | 06:27 Mendrisio | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:05 Zurich | 2h22 | 08:27 Mendrisio | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:05 Zurich | 2h22 | 09:27 Mendrisio | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Mendrisio
Trains from Zurich to Mendrisio run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 00:16 |
Last train 23:05 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Zurich to Mendrisio trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Zurich and Mendrisio from £18. 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 Mendrisio train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Mendrisio 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 Mendrisio, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Mendrisio
- 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
- Parking is available 24/7 in the nearby parking lot.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Corona
- Osteria Lanterna
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Coronado
- Albergo Stazione Mendrisio
- Hotel Milano
- Located in the main hall
- 200 places, covered
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Italy and regional destinations
- Train: S10, S40
- Bus: Several lines available
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