There are 6 ways to get from Ispra to Switzerland by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FNbus
- Take the train from Varese to Luganotrain S50 / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 3mCHF 47–90Bus
- Take the bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNMbus C177
- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
6h 15mCHF 58–86Drive 241.7 km
- Drive from Ispra to Zurichcar 241.7 km
3h 6mCHF 47–67Bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FNbus
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
5h 17mCHF 74–200Train
- Take the train from Varese to Luganotrain S50 / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Zugtrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Zug to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S5
5h 11mCHF 63–98Train via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Varese to Castionetrain S50
- Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
6h 52mCHF 59–93
Ispra to Switzerland by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ispra to Switzerland is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ispra to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Ispra to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Varese - Stazione FNM, Como Stazione Lago and Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Ispra to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Lugano and Zug. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Ispra and Switzerland is 241 km. The road distance is 241.7 km.
The best way to get from Ispra to Switzerland without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Ispra to Switzerland, including transfers.
Ispra to Switzerland bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, depart from Varese - Stazione FNM station.
Ispra to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
The best way to get from Ispra to Switzerland is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Ispra, Italy and Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Zürich Stadelhofen via Varese, Kennedy,Autostazione, Varese - Stazione FNM, Como - Stazione FNM, Como Stazione Lago, Como - S. Zenone, Como, ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai, and Zürich HB in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Zürich Stadelhofen via Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FN, Varese, Lugano, and Zug in around 5h 11m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–320
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–150
- 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 Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Castione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zug to Zürich Stadelhofen
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–19
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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 0332 731110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FN
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FN
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
- Phone
- 02/961921
- [email protected]
- Website
- fnmautoservizi.it
Bus from Varese - Stazione FNM to Como - Stazione FNM
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Schedules at
- fnmautoservizi.it
- 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
Ispra to Switzerland bus services, operated by FNM Autoservizi, arrive at Como - Stazione FNM station.
Ispra to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ispra to Switzerland is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Ispra to Switzerland.
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