The average train between Zürich HB and Mendrisio takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Zürich HB to Mendrisio. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Zürich HB and Mendrisio. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zürich HB is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Mendrisio at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zürich HB to Mendrisio. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Mendrisio station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Zürich HB to Mendrisio train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich HB to Mendrisio train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Zürich HB to Mendrisio train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zürich HB and Mendrisio is 171.1 km. The road distance is 195 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 60–190 and the journey takes 1h 55m.