There are 6 ways to get from Arona to Zurich by train, bus, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), or ferry
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 27mCHF 54–90Train via Zuerich Hb
cheapest- Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 10mCHF 47–95Bus
- Take the bus from Arona to Milano Centralebus Re4
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
6h 4mDrive 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, train
- Take the ferry from Arona to Angeraferry 600 / ...
- Take the train from Varese to Castionetrain S50
- Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Zürich HBtrain
7h 38mCHF 61–97
Arona to Zurich by bus and 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 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Arona to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Gallarate and arriving at Zürich HB via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Arona and Zurich is 259 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 27m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 4h 27m 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 27m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Arona, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Arona to Zürich HB via Gallarate, Gallarate, and Lugano in around 4h 27m. 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 4m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–330
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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 Varese to Castione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
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 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
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Castione-Arbedo to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–80
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- 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
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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