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How to get fromLake Como to Swiss Alpsby train or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Como to Swiss Alps by train or plane

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

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    1. Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane EWR - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train
    16h 26m
    CHF 266–437

  2. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane JFK - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train
    17h 13m
    CHF 267–432

  3. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane EWR - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain train
    4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    17h 38m
    CHF 380–1,093

  4. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane JFK - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain train
    4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    18h 31m
    CHF 311–898

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane JFK - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Brigtrain train
    4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain train
    20h 2m
    CHF 344–569

  6. Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane PHL - ZRH
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train
    18h 29m
    CHF 462–1,338

  7. Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport

    1. Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane PHL - MXP
    4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain train
    5. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    19h 42m
    CHF 396–1,274

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,556.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 26m

What companies run services between Lake Como, NJ, USA and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Lake Como to Swiss Alps. However, you can take the train to Long Branch, take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Airolo, walk to Airolo, Stazione, then take the line 110 bus to Gotthard Passhöhe. Alternatively, you can take the train to Long Branch, take the train to New York Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Airolo, walk to Airolo, Stazione, then take the line 110 bus to Gotthard Passhöhe.

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