What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Balerna?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Balerna is to bus via Chiasso, Stazione which costs SFr 14 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Balerna?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Balerna is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Balerna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich and arriving at Chiasso. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Balerna?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Balerna. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Balerna via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Zurich to Balerna?

The distance between Zurich and Balerna is 200 km. The road distance is 226 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Balerna without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Balerna without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 85.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Balerna?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Zurich to Balerna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Balerna bus from?

Zurich to Balerna bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Balerna train from?

Zurich to Balerna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Balerna?

The best way to get from Zurich to Balerna is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus via Chiasso, Stazione, which costs SFr 14 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Zurich to Balerna bus arrive?

Zurich to Balerna bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Chiasso station.

Where does the Zurich to Balerna train arrive?

Zurich to Balerna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Balerna?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Balerna is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Zurich to Balerna.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Balerna?

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Where can I stay near Balerna?

There are 4648+ hotels available in Balerna.

Zurich to Balerna - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Balerna by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
2h 34m
CHF 45–82
Bus via Chiasso, Stazione
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Chiasso
3h 53m
CHF 14
Drive 226 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Balerna226 km
2h 31m
CHF 37–53
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
3h 54m
CHF 72–196
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonaIc2 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to BalernaS10 / ...
2h 40m
CHF 38–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Chiasso
4h
CHF 47
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Chiasso
4h 52m
CHF 19–27

Zurich to Balerna by train

165Weekly Trains

2h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.9 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Balerna, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 40–75 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Zürich to Chiasso once a week. Tickets cost CHF 14 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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