The train between Zurich and Merate takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Merate. 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 Merate. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Merate at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Como S.Giovanni and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Merate. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Merate station via Como S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Zurich to Merate train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Merate train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Book your Zurich to Merate train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenord.
The distance between Zurich and Merate is 196.8 km. The road distance is 258 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni hourly. Tickets cost €70–210 and the journey takes 2h 35m.