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How to get fromZurich to Merateby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Merate by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    4h 7m
    €78–216

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Como Piazzale San Gottardobus bus RegioJet 22
    2. Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Meratebus bus C46
    5h 58m
    €22–33

  3. Drive 268.3 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Meratecar car 268.3 km
    3h 13m
    €47–68

  4. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Cernusco-Meratetrain train
    4h 10m
    €86–213

  5. Bus via Como

    1. Take the bus from Zürich to Chiassobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Como Lungolario Trento to Meratebus bus C46
    6h 20m
    €23–28

  6. Fly to Milan Linate Airport

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane ZRH - LIN
    6h 44m
    €107–339

Zurich to Merate by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Merate, Italy?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70–210 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Merate via Como San Giovanni in around 5h 58m.

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