The average train between Switzerland and Porto Ceresio takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Switzerland to Porto Ceresio. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Switzerland and Porto Ceresio. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Porto Ceresio at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 58m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Switzerland to Porto Ceresio? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Porto Ceresio. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Porto Ceresio station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
Switzerland to Porto Ceresio train services, operated by VBZ, depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Porto Ceresio train services, operated by VBZ, arrive at Lugano station.
The distance between Switzerland and Porto Ceresio is 112.2 km. The road distance is 203 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost €60–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m.