There are 5 ways to get from Arona to Switzerland by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train via Zug
best- Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
- Take the train from Lugano to Zugtrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Zug to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S5
5h 13mCHF 61–94Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 14mCHF 48–91Bus
- Take the bus from Arona to Milano Centralebus Re4
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
6h 5mDrive 261.8 km
- Drive from Arona to Zurichcar 261.8 km
3h 25mCHF 50–72Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Arona to Gallaratebus
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4h 22m
Arona to Switzerland by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arona to Switzerland is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Arona to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Arona to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Arona and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Milano, Stazione Centrale and Milano - Famagosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Arona to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Gallarate and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Lugano and Zug. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Arona and Switzerland is 273 km. The road distance is 261.8 km.
The best way to get from Arona to Switzerland without a car is to train via Zug which takes 5h 13m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Arona to Switzerland, including transfers.
Arona to Switzerland bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Arona station.
Arona to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Gallarate station.
The best way to get from Arona to Switzerland is to train via Zug which takes 5h 13m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Arona, Italy and Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Arona to Zürich Stadelhofen via Gallarate, Gallarate, Lugano, and Zug in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arona to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Milano, Stazione Centrale, famagosta m2, Milano - Famagosta, ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai, and Zürich HB in around 6h 5m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–320
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–150
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zug to Zürich Stadelhofen
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–19
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Arona to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Arona to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–75
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Arona to Switzerland bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Arona to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arona to Switzerland is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Arona to Switzerland.
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