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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Porlezza is to train and bus via Zürich HB which costs €17 - €24 and takes 3h 41m.

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 station to Porlezza. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Porlezza Piazza Matteotti via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Zurich to Porlezza?

The distance between Zurich and Porlezza is 196 km. The road distance is 219.9 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 and bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €50 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m 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 FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Porlezza bus arrive?

Zurich to Porlezza bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 4932+ 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lugano to Porlezza Piazza MatteottiC12
3h 40m
€50–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lugano421 / ...
4h 48m
€18–33
Drive 219.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Porlezza219.9 km
2h 35m
€39–56
Train, bus via Zürich HB
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoEcm / ...
2. Take the bus from Lugano to Porlezza Piazza MatteottiC12
3h 41m
€18–23

Zurich to Porlezza by train, foot, and bus

47Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.1 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lugano 3 times a day. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 40m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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