There are 4 ways to get from Switzerland to Porlezza by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the bus from Lugano to Porlezza Piazza Matteottibus C112
4h 13m€64–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus
5h 19m€11–19Drive 220 km
- Drive from Zurich to Porlezzacar 220 km
2h 36m€39–56Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Cadenazzotrain Ir46
6h 34m€62–116
Switzerland to Porlezza by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Porlezza is to bus which costs €10 - €19 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Porlezza is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Porlezza. However, there are services departing from Zürich Hbf and arriving at Porlezza Piazza Matteotti via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Porlezza. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen, Bahnhof and arriving at Lugano via Zürich HB and Cadenazzo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Switzerland and Porlezza is 198 km. The road distance is 220 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Porlezza without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs €60 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Switzerland to Porlezza, including transfers.
Switzerland to Porlezza bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Zürich Hbf station.
Switzerland to Porlezza train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Porlezza is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs €10 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Porlezza, Italy?
Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazione once a week. Tickets cost €7–12 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Zürich HB to Cadenazzo every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 3h 7m.
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–180
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Lugano to Porlezza Piazza Matteotti
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
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More Questions & Answers
Switzerland to Porlezza bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Lugano Stazione station.
Switzerland to Porlezza train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Cadenazzo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Porlezza is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Switzerland to Porlezza.
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