There are 7 ways to get from Merate to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Monza to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 24mCHF 52–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Como San Giovannibus C46
- Take the bus from Como to Zurigobus Como - Zurigo
6h 33mCHF 20–33Drive 268.6 km
- Drive from Merate to Zurichcar 268.6 km
3h 14mCHF 43–62Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cernusco-Merate to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4h 7mCHF 75–200Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Como San Giovannibus C46
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 48mCHF 52–99Bus, train via Zürich HB
- Take the bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Como San Giovannibus C46
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
4h 52mCHF 72–199Fly from Milan Linate Airport
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LIN - ZRH
6h 53mCHF 103–308
Merate to Zurich by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merate to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Merate to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Merate to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi and arriving at Zurigo via Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Merate to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Cernusco-Merate and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Merate and Zurich is 258 km. The road distance is 268.6 km.
The best way to get from Merate to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Merate to Zurich, including transfers.
Merate to Zurich bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi station.
Merate to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Monza station.
The best way to get from Merate to Zurich is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 310 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Merate, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Monza to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–95 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Zurigo via Como in around 6h 33m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–300
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–410
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–190
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Zurich Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–290
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–180
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Zurich Airport via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–240
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Monza to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Cernusco-Merate to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–190
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- info@asfautolinee.it
- Website
- asfautolinee.it
Bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Como San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–9
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/?lang=en
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Como to Zurigo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–24
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Como to Zurigo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–21
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Merate to Zurich bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Como San Giovanni station.
Merate to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merate to Zurich is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Merate to Zurich.
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