There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Porlezza by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
3h 16m€66–193Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus
4h 16m€11–16Drive 220 km
- Drive from Zurich to Porlezzacar 220 km
2h 36m€38–55Train via Cadenazzo
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Cadenazzotrain Ir46
5h 20m€64–114
Zurich to Porlezza by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Porlezza is to bus which costs €10 - €17 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Porlezza is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Porlezza. However, there are services departing from Zürich Hbf and arriving at Porlezza Piazza Matteotti via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Porlezza. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lugano via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Zurich and Porlezza is 192 km. The road distance is 220 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Porlezza without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €65 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Zurich to Porlezza, including transfers.
Zurich to Porlezza bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Zürich Hbf station.
Zurich to Porlezza train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
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 €10 - €17 and takes 4h 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 €60–190 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazione once a week. Tickets cost €7–12 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Cadenazzo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- zlatanprevoz@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Porlezza bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Lugano Stazione station.
Zurich to Porlezza train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Porlezza is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Zurich to Porlezza.
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