The average train between Zurich and Capolago takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Zurich to Capolago. 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 Zurich and Capolago. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Capolago at 1:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Capolago. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Capolago station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Zurich to Capolago train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Capolago train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Zurich to Capolago train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zurich and Capolago is 165.8 km. The road distance is 191 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 55–170 and the journey takes 1h 55m.