There are 6 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Italy by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train via Busto Arsizio
best- Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Busto Arsiziotrain S50
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain
8h 1m€85–228Bus
- Take the bus from Airolo, Stazione to Biasca, Stazionebus 120
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 510 / ...
11h 53m€90–151Drive 742.4 km
- Drive from Swiss Alps to Romecar 742.4 km
7h 5m€131–189Train, fly
- Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
7h 7m€143–337Train
- Take the train from Airolo to Locarnotrain
- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
8h 29m€138–339Train #2
- Take the train from Airolo to Varesetrain S50
- Take the train from Varese to Rhotrain S5
- Take the train from RHO Fiera to Roma Terminitrain
9h 52m€89–169
Swiss Alps to Italy by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Italy is to train which costs €85 - €170 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Italy is to drive which takes 7h 5m and costs €130 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Swiss Alps to Italy. However, there are services departing from Gotthard Passhöhe and arriving at Termini via Airolo, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, Bellinzona, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Swiss Alps to Italy. However, there are services departing from Airolo and arriving at Roma Termini via Bellinzona, Busto Arsizio and Milano Rogoredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Swiss Alps and Italy is 759 km. The road distance is 742.4 km.
The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Italy without a car is to train via Busto Arsizio which takes 8h 1m and costs €85 - €230.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Swiss Alps to Italy, including transfers.
Swiss Alps to Italy bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Airolo, Stazione station.
Swiss Alps to Italy train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Airolo station.
The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Italy is to train via Busto Arsizio which takes 8h 1m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 11h 53m.
What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Italy?
You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Roma Termini via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Bellinzona, Busto Arsizio, Rho Fiera Milano, and Milano Rogoredo in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Termini via Airolo, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, Bellinzona, Espocentro, Bellinzona, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 11h 53m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–280
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Airolo to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Airolo to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Airolo to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Airolo, Stazione to Biasca, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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More Questions & Answers
Swiss Alps to Italy bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Biasca, Stazione station.
Swiss Alps to Italy train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Italy is 742 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Swiss Alps to Italy.
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