The train between Balerna and Zurich takes 2h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Balerna to Zurich. 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 Balerna and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balerna is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balerna to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Balerna station and arriving at Zurich station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Balerna to Zurich train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano station.
Balerna to Zurich train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Balerna to Zurich train tickets online with Trenord and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Balerna and Zurich is 172.3 km. The road distance is 200 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 55–170 and the journey takes 1h 53m.