There are 4 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
3h 36mCHF 41–70Drive 130.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Swiss Alps to Zurich Airport (ZRH)car 130.8 km
1h 36mCHF 22–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Swiss Alps to Zurich-ZRH130.8 km
1h 36mTrain via Zug
- Take the train from Airolo to Zugtrain Ir46
- Take the train from Zug to Zürich Flughafentrain S24 / ...
4h 4mCHF 45–89
Swiss Alps to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 35.
No, there is no direct train from Swiss Alps to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Airolo and arriving at Zürich Flughafen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Swiss Alps and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 145 km. The road distance is 130.8 km.
The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Zurich Airport (ZRH) without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 70.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Swiss Alps to Zurich Airport (ZRH), including transfers.
Swiss Alps to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Airolo station.
Swiss Alps to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Swiss Alps to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
There are 1247+ hotels available in Zurich Airport (ZRH).
What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland?
Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Airolo to Zürich HB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–55 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Airolo to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Airolo to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zug to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Swiss Alps to Zurich-ZRH
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Swiss Alps and Zurich Airport (ZRH). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.