There are 4 ways to get from Porlezza to Switzerland by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Lugano
best- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
3h 17mCHF 57–83Drive 219.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Porlezza to Zurichcar 219.4 km
2h 36mCHF 37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como San Giovannibus C110
- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
5h 3mCHF 72–105Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3h 20mCHF 47–93
Porlezza to Switzerland by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porlezza to Switzerland is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Porlezza to Switzerland is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Porlezza to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Porlezza Piazza Matteotti and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Menaggio Piazza Roma, Como - San Rocchetto and Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Porlezza to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Porlezza and Switzerland is 200 km. The road distance is 219.4 km.
The best way to get from Porlezza to Switzerland without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Porlezza to Switzerland, including transfers.
Porlezza to Switzerland bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Menaggio Piazza Roma station.
Porlezza to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Porlezza to Switzerland is to train via Lugano which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Porlezza, Italy and Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–75 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porlezza Piazza Matteotti to Zürich Stadelhofen via Menaggio Piazza Roma, Como San Giovanni, Como - San Rocchetto, Como - S. Zenone, Como, ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai, and Zürich HB in around 5h 3m.
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Como San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–23
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italian Lakes: Getting around by train
Read the travel guide
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Porlezza to Switzerland bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Como San Giovanni station.
Porlezza to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porlezza to Switzerland is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Porlezza to Switzerland.
There are 1254+ hotels available in Switzerland.







