What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Mels?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Mels is to drive which costs SFr 14 - SFr 22 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Mels?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Mels is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 22.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Mels?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Sargans. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Zurich to Mels?

The distance between Zurich and Mels is 88 km. The road distance is 91.5 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Mels without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Mels without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs SFr 17 - SFr 40.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Mels?

The train from Zürich HB to Sargans takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Mels train from?

Zurich to Mels train services, operated by Südostbahn, depart from Zürich HB station.

Where does the Zurich to Mels train arrive?

Zurich to Mels train services, operated by Südostbahn, arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Mels?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Mels is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Zurich to Mels.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Mels?

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Where can I stay near Mels?

There are 546+ hotels available in Mels.

Zurich to Mels - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Mels by train or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Sarganstrain Ir35 / ...
1h 13m
CHF 17–40
Drive 91.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Melscar 91.5 km
1h 1m
CHF 15–22
Train via Mels, Verrucano
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Sarganstrain Rjx
1h 24m
CHF 17–40
Train via Rapperswil SG
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Rapperswil SGtrain S7 / ...
2. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Melstrain S17
2h 4m

Zurich to Mels by train

478Weekly Trains

1h 13mAverage Duration

CHF 17Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 88 km
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Mels, Switzerland?

Südostbahn operates a train from Zürich HB to Sargans hourly, and the journey takes 1h 13m. Two other operators also service this route.

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