There are 4 ways to get from Balerna to Zurich by train, bus, or car
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 Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2h 47mCHF 63–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiasso to Zürichbus
5h 25mCHF 19–27Bus via Como - Chiesa di San Zenone
- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
3h 38mCHF 51–76Drive 225.4 km
- Drive from Balerna to Zurichcar 225.4 km
2h 31mCHF 38–55
Balerna to Zurich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balerna to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 27 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Balerna to Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Balerna to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Balerna, Piazza and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Chiasso - Stazione and Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Balerna to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Balerna and arriving at Zürich HB via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Balerna and Zurich is 199 km. The road distance is 225.4 km.
The best way to get from Balerna to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Balerna to Zurich, including transfers.
Balerna to Zurich bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Como station.
Balerna to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Balerna to Zurich is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus via Como - Chiesa di San Zenone, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Balerna, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 60–100 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai once a week. Tickets cost CHF 50–75 and the journey takes 1h 56m.
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- [email protected]
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Chiasso to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–27
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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Booking & Getting There
Balerna to Zurich bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Balerna to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balerna to Zurich is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Balerna to Zurich.
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