Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona

🇨🇭 Zürich HB → 🇨🇭 Bellinzona

Straight-line Distance

137 km

SSE (164.0°)

Rail Distance

~178 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~48m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

31.8 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.0 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 34.8 kg

Taking the train saves 31.8 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Zürich HB
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Destination

Bellinzona

Journey Tips

SBB IC trains run from Zürich HB to Bellinzona in approximately 2 hours via the Gotthard Base Tunnel. Bellinzona is a UNESCO-listed town with three medieval castles and an Italian-speaking character.

Scenic Highlight

The Gotthard Base Tunnel is the world's longest railway tunnel; emerging south of it transforms the landscape instantly from alpine to Mediterranean Ticino.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass is valid; no reservation required on standard SBB IC services.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Bellinzona

🇨🇭 Visp 89 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 59 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 58 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 43 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 114 km

Also from Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Aigle 168 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 96 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 174 km 🇮🇹 Milan 216 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 128 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Zürich HB to Bellinzona takes approximately 48m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~178 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Zürich HB to Bellinzona is approximately 178 km (137 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona emits approximately 3.0 kg of CO2, compared to 34.8 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 31.8 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Zürich HB to Bellinzona typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Zürich HB and Bellinzona.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27