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

The cheapest way to get from Porlezza to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porlezza to Switzerland is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Porlezza and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Porlezza to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Porlezza Piazza Matteotti and arriving at Zürich via Castagnola, S. Domenico and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Porlezza to Switzerland?

The distance between Porlezza and Switzerland is 199 km. The road distance is 219.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Porlezza to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Porlezza to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porlezza to Switzerland bus from?

Porlezza to Switzerland bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Porlezza to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Porlezza to Switzerland is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Porlezza to Switzerland bus arrive?

Porlezza to Switzerland bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Zürich station.

Can I drive from Porlezza to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Porlezza to Switzerland is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Porlezza to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1233+ hotels available in Switzerland.

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

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

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

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3h 45m
CHF 47–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus
5h 30m
CHF 20–30
Drive 219.4 km
1. Drive from Porlezza to Zurichcar 219.4 km
2h 36m
CHF 35–50
Train via Zug
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zugtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zug to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S5
3h 58m
CHF 51–84
Bus via Paradiso
1. Take the bus from Paradiso to Zurichbus
6h 7m
CHF 54–56

Porlezza to Switzerland by bus, foot, and train (Trenitalia)

51Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.3 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Porlezza, Italy and Switzerland?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 40–80 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Lugano to Zürich twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 16–24 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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