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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Meride is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 22 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Meride is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Meride?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Meride. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Meride, Paese via Chiasso, Stazione and Mendrisio, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Zurich to Meride?

The distance between Zurich and Meride is 193 km. The road distance is 227.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Meride without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Zurich to Meride, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Meride bus from?

Zurich to Meride bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Zürich station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Meride?

The best way to get from Zurich to Meride is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 22 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Zurich to Meride bus arrive?

Zurich to Meride bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Chiasso station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Meride?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Meride is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Zurich to Meride.

Where can I stay near Meride?

There are 5282+ hotels available in Meride.

Zurich to Meride - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Meride by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2h 54m
CHF 60–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Chiassobus
4h 50m
CHF 18–22
Drive 227.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Meridecar 227.9 km
2h 33m
CHF 36–52
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4h 29m
CHF 77–200
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Castione-Arbedotrain Ir46
2. Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Mendrisiotrain S10
4h 40m

Zurich to Meride by train and bus

147Weekly Services

2h 54mAverage Duration

CHF 60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 55–110 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Zürich to Chiasso once a week. Tickets cost CHF 14 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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