Skip to main content

Zurich to Bellinzona train

Book a train ticket Zurich - Bellinzona

Train timetable info Zurich-Bellinzona

Travel by train from Zurich to Bellinzona. 33 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Zurich at 5h 35m and the last at 23h 05m, allowing you to cover the 136.69 km distance in as little as 1h 37m.

Cheap train tickets Zurich Bellinzona

How much does a train ticket from Zurich to Bellinzona cost?

Remember to book early to take advantage of the best fares. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. Stay informed of good deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Zurich to Bellinzona take?

The train journey between Zurich and Bellinzona takes 1h 48m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Zurich to Bellinzona?

The journey from Zurich to Bellinzona on the fastest train takes 1h 37m.

How many trains run from Zurich to Bellinzona each day?

Every day, 33 trains complete the Zurich to Bellinzona journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Zurich and Bellinzona?

You will find at least one Direct Journey service between Zurich and Bellinzona.

What is the distance between Zurich and Bellinzona by train?

The total distance between Zurich and Bellinzona by train is approximately 136.69 km.

What time is the first train from Zurich to Bellinzona?

Depart from Zurich on the first train at 5h 35m.

What time is the last train from Zurich to Bellinzona?

You can wait until 23h 05m at the latest to take the last Zurich to Bellinzona train.

To leave Zurich, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page presents a list of trains departing from: ZURICH HB.

At Bellinzona, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: BELLINZONA.

Which train companies operate trains from Zurich to Bellinzona?

You can complete your journey from Zurich to Bellinzona on a SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB) train.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Bellinzona?

The price of a Zurich – Bellinzona train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Zurich to Bellinzona thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Bellinzona.

Price of a Zurich – Bellinzona Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Bellinzona: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Zurich to Bellinzona at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Zurich – Bellinzona

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Zurich to Bellinzona? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Zurich – Bellinzona Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Zurich to Bellinzona. For last-minute train tickets from Zurich to Bellinzona, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Zurich to Bellinzona and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Zurich - Bellinzona. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Zurich - Bellinzona

If you're travelling from Zurich to Bellinzona, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Bellinzona with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

Discover

Classes of rail companies serving Zurich - Bellinzona

To travel from Zurich to Bellinzona, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Bellinzona by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Zurich - Bellinzona allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Zurich - Bellinzona

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Zurich to Bellinzona route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

  • Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

    Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.

  • Free Internet on board and in stations

    Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!

  • Enhanced comfort in 1st class

    Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.

  • Transporting your luggage on board the train

    SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.

  • Transporting your bicycle on board the train

    Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.

  • Travelling with your pet

    Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Train timetables Zurich-Bellinzona Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 35m 7h 42m 2h 07m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2564
  • Thalwil
  • Baar
  • Zug
  • 05 min
  • Zug
    SBB 21219
  • Zug(Ch), Postplatz
  • Zug(Ch), Casino
  • Zug(Ch), Fridbach
  • Zug(Ch), Oberwil
  • Walchwil Hoerndli
  • Walchwil
  • Arth-Goldau
  • 21 min
  • Arth-Goldau
    SBB 659
  • Bellinzona
6h 33m 8h 12m 1h 39m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 11
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Bellinzona
7h 05m 8h 42m 1h 37m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 861
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Altdorf
  • Bellinzona
7h 33m 9h 12m 1h 39m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 13
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Bellinzona
7h 35m 9h 42m 2h 07m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2570
  • Thalwil
  • Baar
  • Zug
  • 05 min
  • Zug
    SBB 21227
  • Zug(Ch), Postplatz
  • Zug(Ch), Casino
  • Zug(Ch), Fridbach
  • Zug(Ch), Oberwil
  • Walchwil Hoerndli
  • Walchwil
  • Arth-Goldau
  • 21 min
  • Arth-Goldau
    SBB 663
  • Bellinzona
8h 33m 10h 12m 1h 39m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 31
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Bellinzona
9h 05m 10h 42m 1h 37m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 865
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Altdorf
  • Bellinzona
9h 33m 11h 12m 1h 39m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 15
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Bellinzona
9h 35m 11h 42m 2h 07m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2112
  • Thalwil
  • Baar
  • Zug
  • 05 min
  • Zug
    SBB 21235
  • Zug(Ch), Postplatz
  • Zug(Ch), Casino
  • Zug(Ch), Fridbach
  • Zug(Ch), Oberwil
  • Walchwil Hoerndli
  • Walchwil
  • Arth-Goldau
  • 21 min
  • Arth-Goldau
    SBB 667
  • Bellinzona
10h 33m 12h 12m 1h 39m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 153
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Bellinzona
11h 05m 12h 42m 1h 37m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 869
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Altdorf
  • Bellinzona
11h 33m 13h 12m 1h 39m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 19
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Bellinzona
11h 35m 13h 42m 2h 07m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2116
  • Thalwil
  • Baar
  • Zug
  • 05 min
  • Zug
    SBB 21243
  • Zug(Ch), Postplatz
  • Zug(Ch), Casino
  • Zug(Ch), Fridbach
  • Zug(Ch), Oberwil
  • Walchwil Hoerndli
  • Walchwil
  • Arth-Goldau
  • 21 min
  • Arth-Goldau
    SBB 671
  • Bellinzona
12h 33m 14h 12m 1h 39m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 151
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Bellinzona
13h 05m 14h 42m 1h 37m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 873
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Altdorf
  • Bellinzona
13h 33m 15h 12m 1h 39m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 21
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Bellinzona
13h 35m 15h 42m 2h 07m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2120
  • Thalwil
  • Baar
  • Zug
  • 05 min
  • Zug
    SBB 21251
  • Zug(Ch), Postplatz
  • Zug(Ch), Casino
  • Zug(Ch), Fridbach
  • Zug(Ch), Oberwil
  • Walchwil Hoerndli
  • Walchwil
  • Arth-Goldau
  • 21 min
  • Arth-Goldau
    SBB 675
  • Bellinzona
14h 33m 16h 12m 1h 39m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 37
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Bellinzona
15h 05m 16h 42m 1h 37m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 877
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Altdorf
  • Bellinzona
15h 33m 17h 12m 1h 39m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 23
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Bellinzona
15h 35m 17h 42m 2h 07m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2580
  • Thalwil
  • Baar
  • Zug
  • 05 min
  • Zug
    SBB 21259
  • Zug(Ch), Postplatz
  • Zug(Ch), Casino
  • Zug(Ch), Fridbach
  • Zug(Ch), Oberwil
  • Walchwil Hoerndli
  • Walchwil
  • Arth-Goldau
  • 21 min
  • Arth-Goldau
    SBB 173
  • Bellinzona
16h 33m 18h 12m 1h 39m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 1479
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Bellinzona
17h 05m 18h 42m 1h 37m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 881
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Altdorf
  • Bellinzona
17h 33m 19h 12m 1h 39m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 25
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Bellinzona
17h 35m 19h 42m 2h 07m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2582
  • Thalwil
  • Baar
  • Zug
  • 05 min
  • Zug
    SBB 21267
  • Zug(Ch), Postplatz
  • Zug(Ch), Casino
  • Zug(Ch), Fridbach
  • Zug(Ch), Oberwil
  • Walchwil Hoerndli
  • Walchwil
  • Arth-Goldau
  • 21 min
  • Arth-Goldau
    SBB 683
  • Bellinzona
18h 33m 20h 12m 1h 39m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 27
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Bellinzona
19h 05m 20h 42m 1h 37m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 885
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Altdorf
  • Bellinzona
19h 33m 21h 12m 1h 39m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 29
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Bellinzona
19h 35m 21h 42m 2h 07m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2132
  • Thalwil
  • Baar
  • Zug
  • 05 min
  • Zug
    SBB 21275
  • Zug(Ch), Postplatz
  • Zug(Ch), Casino
  • Zug(Ch), Fridbach
  • Zug(Ch), Oberwil
  • Walchwil Hoerndli
  • Walchwil
  • Arth-Goldau
  • 21 min
  • Arth-Goldau
    SBB 687
  • Bellinzona
21h 05m 22h 42m 1h 37m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 889
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Altdorf
  • Bellinzona
21h 10m 23h 42m 2h 32m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2641
  • Zug
  • Luzern
  • 27 min
  • Luzern
    SBB 691
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Bellinzona
21h 35m 23h 42m 2h 07m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 2588
  • Thalwil
  • Baar
  • Zug
  • 05 min
  • Zug
    SBB 21283
  • Zug(Ch), Postplatz
  • Zug(Ch), Casino
  • Zug(Ch), Fridbach
  • Zug(Ch), Oberwil
  • Walchwil Hoerndli
  • Walchwil
  • Arth-Goldau
  • 21 min
  • Arth-Goldau
    SBB 691
  • Bellinzona
23h 05m 0h 47m 1h 42m SBB
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 893
  • Zug
  • Arth-Goldau
  • Altdorf
  • Biasca
  • Bellinzona