There are 5 ways to get from Magadino to Zurich by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train via Lugano
best- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
3h 4mCHF 54–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 37mCHF 22–42Drive 191.7 km
- Drive from Magadino to Zurichcar 191.7 km
2h 15mCHF 37–53Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3h 9mCHF 38–87Train #2
- Take the train from Cadenazzo to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
4h 25mCHF 57–83
Magadino to Zurich by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Magadino to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 45 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Magadino to Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Magadino to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Magadino, Debarcadero and arriving at Zürich via Lugano, Stazione and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Magadino to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Cadenazzo and arriving at Zürich HB via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Magadino and Zurich is 208 km. The road distance is 191.7 km.
The best way to get from Magadino to Zurich without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Magadino to Zurich, including transfers.
Magadino to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Magadino to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.
The best way to get from Magadino to Zurich is to train via Lugano which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 45 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Magadino, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–85 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Zürich twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 15–25 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 50–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Cadenazzo to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–80
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Magadino to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Magadino to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Magadino to Zurich is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Magadino to Zurich.
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