There are 6 ways to get from Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train, bus, rideshare, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train via Lugano
best- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
3h 1mCHF 61–214Drive 236.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH)car 236.1 km
2h 40mCHF 39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
3h 46mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Balerna to Zurich-ZRH236.1 km
2h 40mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3h 30mCHF 71–225Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3h 6mCHF 49–104
Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Balerna, Piazza and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Como - Franscini and Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Balerna and arriving at Zürich Flughafen via Lugano and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Balerna and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 210 km. The road distance is 236.1 km.
The best way to get from Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH) without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 220.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH), including transfers.
Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Como station.
Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to train via Lugano which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Balerna, Switzerland and Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 55–180 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai once a week, and the journey takes 1h 56m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–310
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–180
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- onebus.it
Bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://onebus.it/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Balerna to Zurich-ZRH
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Balerna to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
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