The average train between Merate and Zurich takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Merate to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Merate and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merate is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Zurich at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Monza and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Merate to Zurich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Merate to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Merate station and arriving at Zurich station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Merate to Zurich train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Monza station.
Merate to Zurich train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Merate to Zurich train tickets online with Trenord and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Merate and Zurich is 196.8 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Cernusco-Merate to Zürich HB via Monza and Lugano in around 4h 23m.