There are 6 ways to get from Gallarate to Zurich by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train
best- Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
3h 27mCHF 64–105Drive 256.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Gallarate to Zurichcar 256.3 km
2h 55mCHF 43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Gallarate to Milano Porta Garibaldibus R23
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
4h 13mFly
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3h 47mCHF 71–193Train via Zuerich Hb
- Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3h 37mCHF 44–90Train via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Gallarate to Castionetrain S50
- Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
5h 29mCHF 56–87
Gallarate to Zurich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gallarate to Zurich is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Gallarate to Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Gallarate to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Gallarate and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Milano - Famagosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Gallarate to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Gallarate and arriving at Zürich HB via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Gallarate and Zurich is 231 km. The road distance is 256.3 km.
The best way to get from Gallarate to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Gallarate to Zurich, including transfers.
Gallarate to Zurich bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Gallarate station.
Gallarate to Zurich train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Gallarate station.
The best way to get from Gallarate to Zurich is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 13m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 200 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Gallarate, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Gallarate to Zürich HB via Lugano in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gallarate to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Milan Porta Garibaldi, Garibaldi Fs, Famagosta, and Milano - Famagosta in around 4h 13m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–320
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Castione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Castione-Arbedo to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–80
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Gallarate to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–75
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Gallarate to Zurich bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Porta Garibaldi station.
Gallarate to Zurich train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gallarate to Zurich is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Gallarate to Zurich.
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