There are 6 ways to get from Arona to Zurich by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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 Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
4h 37mCHF 62–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N474
5h 50mCHF 28–45Drive 261.8 km
- Drive from Arona to Zurichcar 261.8 km
3h 25mCHF 44–63Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Arona to Gallaratebus
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3h 17mTrain via Zuerich Hb
- Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 38mCHF 44–90Bus via Milan
- Take the bus from Arona to Milano Centralebus Re4
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
5h 55m
Arona to Zurich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arona to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Arona to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Arona to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Arona to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Arona and arriving at Zürich HB via Gallarate and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
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 37m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Arona to Zurich, including transfers.
Arona to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan 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 37m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Arona, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Arona to Zürich HB via Gallarate and Lugano in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 21–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–320
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- 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 Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–80
- 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 40–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Arona to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Arona to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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 Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus 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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