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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Swiss Alps by plane or train

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane PHL - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train
    14h 41m
    CHF 332–971

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain 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
    15h 25m
    CHF 277–467

  3. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane PHL - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain train
    3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    15h 53m
    CHF 386–880

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

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At 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
    16h 21m
    CHF 289–926

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

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain 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
    16h 38m
    CHF 301–1,016

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

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At 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
    17h 23m
    CHF 303–1,435

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane EWR - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Brigtrain train
    4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain train
    18h 19m
    CHF 394–982

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

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At 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
    18h 59m
    CHF 366–1,161

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 292Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 6,620.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 41m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Swiss Alps. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 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 Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Bellinzona, take the train to Airolo, walk to Airolo, Stazione, then take the line 110 bus to Gotthard Passhöhe.

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