There are 5 ways to get from Arona to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, ferry, or train
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- Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 42mCHF 42–90Bus
- Take the bus from Arona to Milano Centralebus Re4
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
6h 2mDrive 261.8 km
- Drive from Arona to Zurichcar 261.8 km
3h 25mCHF 51–73Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Arona to Gallaratebus
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4h 22mLine 600 ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Arona to Angeraferry 600 / ...
- Take the bus from Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FNbus
- Take the train from Varese to Luganotrain S50 / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
5h 30mCHF 60–100
Arona to Zurich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arona to Zurich is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Arona to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Arona to Zurich. 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 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Arona to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Arona and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Gallarate and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Arona and Zurich is 257 km. The road distance is 261.8 km.
The best way to get from Arona to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Arona to Zurich, including transfers.
Arona to Zurich bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Arona station.
Arona to Zurich train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Gallarate station.
The best way to get from Arona to Zurich is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Arona, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Arona to Zuerich Hb via Gallarate and Lugano in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arona to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Milano Centrale, Milano, Stazione Centrale, famagosta m2, and Milano - Famagosta in around 6h 2m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–170
- 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 Varese to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–55
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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 50–75
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +39 0332 731110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Bus from Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FN
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Ferry from Arona to Angera
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Arona to Zurich bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Arona to Zurich train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arona to Zurich is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Arona to Zurich.
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