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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Minusio is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Minusio is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Minusio?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Minusio. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Minusio, Centro Elisarion via Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Minusio?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Locarno. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Zurich to Minusio?

The distance between Zurich and Minusio is 173 km. The road distance is 196.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Minusio without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 19m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Zurich to Minusio, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Minusio bus from?

Zurich to Minusio bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Minusio train from?

Zurich to Minusio train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Minusio?

The best way to get from Zurich to Minusio is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 19m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Zurich to Minusio bus arrive?

Zurich to Minusio bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Bellinzona Station.

Where does the Zurich to Minusio train arrive?

Zurich to Minusio train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Minusio?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Minusio is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Zurich to Minusio.

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

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Where can I stay near Minusio?

There are 2695+ hotels available in Minusio.

Zurich to Minusio - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Minusio by train, bus, 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 via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
2h 19m
CHF 39–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Bellinzona Stationbus
4h 26m
CHF 21–30
Drive 196.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Minusiocar 196.7 km
2h 18m
CHF 31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
3h 22m
CHF 35–70

Zurich to Minusio by train

249Weekly Trains

2h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.6 km
Duration: 2h 19m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona hourly. Tickets cost CHF 30–65 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Südostbahn also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Zürich to Bellinzona Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 14–21 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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