There are 5 ways to get from Balerna to Zurich by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train via Lugano
best- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2h 48mCHF 58–191Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiasso to Zürichbus
5h 25mCHF 18–26Drive 225.4 km
- Drive from Balerna to Zurichcar 225.4 km
2h 31mCHF 36–52Train, fly
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
5h 8mCHF 74–251Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3h 34mCHF 40–85
Balerna to Zurich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balerna to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 26 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Balerna to Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Balerna to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Balerna, Piazza and arriving at Zürich via Chiasso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Balerna to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Balerna and arriving at Zürich HB via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Balerna and Zurich is 200 km. The road distance is 225.4 km.
The best way to get from Balerna to Zurich without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Balerna to Zurich, including transfers.
Balerna to Zurich bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Chiasso station.
Balerna to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Balerna to Zurich is to train via Lugano which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 26 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Balerna, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?
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. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Chiasso to Zürich twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 18–26 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–210
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–170
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–170
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–60
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Chiasso to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–26
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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More Questions & Answers
Balerna to Zurich bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Zürich station.
Balerna to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balerna to Zurich is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Balerna to Zurich.
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