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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Porlezza is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Porlezza is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Porlezza?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Porlezza. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Porlezza Piazza Matteotti via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Zurich to Porlezza?

The distance between Zurich and Porlezza is 192 km. The road distance is 220 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Porlezza without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €65 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Zurich to Porlezza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Porlezza bus from?

Zurich to Porlezza bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Porlezza?

The best way to get from Zurich to Porlezza is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Zurich to Porlezza bus arrive?

Zurich to Porlezza bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Porlezza?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Porlezza is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Zurich to Porlezza.

Where can I stay near Porlezza?

There are 6353+ hotels available in Porlezza.

Zurich to Porlezza - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Porlezza by train, bus, or car

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 Luganotrain Ec / ...
3h 16m
€70–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 53m
€23–37
Drive 220 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Porlezzacar 220 km
2h 35m
€39–57
Train via Cadenazzo
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Cadenazzotrain Ir46
5h 20m
€65–115

Zurich to Porlezza by train and bus

7Weekly Services

3h 16mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.6 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost €65–190 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zürich to Lugano 3 times a day. Tickets cost €16–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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