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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Erba is to bus via Chiasso which costs €18 - €23 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Erba is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Erba?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Erba. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Erba Corso XXV Aprile via Chiasso - Stazione and Como Stazione Autolinee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Zurich to Erba?

The distance between Zurich and Erba is 224 km. The road distance is 248 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Erba without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €80 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Zurich to Erba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Erba bus from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Erba?

The best way to get from Zurich to Erba is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Chiasso, which costs €18 - €23 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Zurich to Erba bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Erba?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Erba is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Zurich to Erba.

Where can I stay near Erba?

There are 5934+ hotels available in Erba.

Zurich to Erba - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Erba 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 Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
3h 43m
€80–222
Bus via Chiasso
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Chiassobus
5h 5m
€19–23
Drive 248 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Erbacar 248 km
2h 54m
€43–63
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Bovisa Politecnicotrain
3. Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Erbatrain
4h 22m
€81–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Como Grandatebus
6h 15m
€27–38

Zurich to Erba by train and bus

94Weekly Services

3h 43mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.7 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Erba, Italy?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni hourly. Tickets cost €75–220 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Zürich to Chiasso once a week. Tickets cost €15 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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