There are 5 ways to get from Morcote to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2h 48mCHF 43–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 37mCHF 21–40Drive 214.8 km
- Drive from Morcote to Zurichcar 214.8 km
2h 28mCHF 35–51Train, fly
- Take the train from Melide to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4h 48mCHF 76–183Line 431 bus, train
- Take the bus from Morcote, Piazza Grande to Lugano, Centrobus 431
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
3h 2mCHF 63–194
Morcote to Zurich by bus and train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morcote to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Morcote to Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Morcote to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Morcote, Piazza Grande and arriving at Zürich via Lugano, Autosilo and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Morcote to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Melide and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Morcote and Zurich is 188 km. The road distance is 214.8 km.
The best way to get from Morcote to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Morcote to Zurich, including transfers.
Morcote to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Morcote to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Morcote to Zurich is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Morcote, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 40–85 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Zürich twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 16–30 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–310
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Melide to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–190
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lugano to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Morcote, Piazza Grande to Lugano, Centro
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
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More Questions & Answers
Morcote to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Morcote to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morcote to Zurich is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Morcote to Zurich.
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