There are 4 ways to get from Intra to Zurich by ferry, 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.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Pallanza-Intra-Suna to Lavenoferry
- Take the train from Varese to Luganotrain S50 / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
5h 17mCHF 69–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
- Take the bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N474
6h 50mCHF 39–59Drive 234.2 km
- Drive from Intra to Zurichcar 234.2 km
3h 7mCHF 40–57Train
- Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
6hCHF 77–120
Intra to Zurich by ferry and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Intra to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Intra to Zurich is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Intra to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Intra to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Zürich HB via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Intra and Zurich is 239 km. The road distance is 234.2 km.
The best way to get from Intra to Zurich without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Intra to Zurich, including transfers.
Intra to Zurich bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio station.
Intra to Zurich train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Intra to Zurich is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 120 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Intra, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Zurich Bus Station via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 and Milan in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Locarno to Zürich HB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 55–85 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Locarno to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–24
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Ferry from Pallanza-Intra-Suna to Laveno
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Intra to Zurich bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 station.
Intra to Zurich train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Intra to Zurich is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Intra to Zurich.
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