What is the cheapest way to get from Merate to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Merate to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merate to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Merate to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct train between Merate and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Merate to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Cernusco-Merate and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Monza, Chiasso and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Merate to Switzerland?

The distance between Merate and Switzerland is 250 km. The road distance is 268.6 km.

How do I travel from Merate to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Merate to Switzerland without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130.

How long does it take to get from Merate to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Merate to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merate to Switzerland train from?

Merate to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Chiasso station.

Train or bus from Merate to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Merate to Switzerland is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 110 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Merate to Switzerland train arrive?

Merate to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Merate to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Merate to Switzerland is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Merate to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Merate to Switzerland?

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Merate to Switzerland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Merate to Switzerland by bus, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Como San Giovannibus C46
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
4h 56m
CHF 73–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Como San Giovannibus C46
2. Take the bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 22
6h 21m
CHF 28–45
Drive 268.6 km
1. Drive from Merate to Zurichcar 268.6 km
3h 14m
CHF 42–61
Bus, train via Zuerich Hb
1. Take the bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Como San Giovannibus C46
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 57m
CHF 60–114
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 59m
CHF 52–106

Merate to Switzerland by bus and train

36Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merate to Switzerland.

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Distance: 249.9 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Merate, Italy and Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Zürich Stadelhofen via Como Piazzale San Gottardo, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, and Zürich HB in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 40–85 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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