There are 6 ways to get from Desio 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 Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
4h 4mCHF 73–124Drive 262.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Desio to Zurichcar 262.7 km
3h 4mCHF 44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Desio Municipio to Cantù Piazzale CAIbus C180
- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
4h 52mCHF 57–87Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Desio to Saronnotrain
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4h 32mCHF 74–194Train via Zuerich Hb (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 10mCHF 48–94Fly from Milan Linate Airport
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LIN - ZRH
6h 12mCHF 118–292
Desio to Zurich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Desio to Zurich is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Desio to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Desio to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Desio Municipio and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Cantu - Via Grandi Hotel Unico, Como - Piazza Vittoria and Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Desio to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Desio and arriving at Zürich HB via Como S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Desio and Zurich is 234 km. The road distance is 262.7 km.
The best way to get from Desio to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Desio to Zurich, including transfers.
Desio to Zurich bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Desio Municipio station.
Desio to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Desio to Zurich is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 4h 52m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 300 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Desio, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 70–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Desio Municipio to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Cantù Piazzale CAI, Cantu - Via Grandi Hotel Unico, Como - Piazza Vittoria, Como - S. Zenone, and Como in around 4h 52m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–440
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–460
- 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 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–460
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Zurich Airport via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–260
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Desio to Saronno
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–3
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Desio Municipio to Cantù Piazzale CAI
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Desio to Zurich bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Cantù Piazzale CAI station.
Desio to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Desio to Zurich is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Desio to Zurich.
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