There are 6 ways to get from Zürich HB to Arona by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, ferry, car, or plane
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Train via Domodossola
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Domodossolatrain Ic
- Take the train from Domodossola to Aronatrain Re
4h 44m€95–276Drive 261.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Zürich HB to Aronacar 261.9 km
3h 22m€46–66Bus
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milano Centrale to Aronabus Re4
5h 51mTrain, ferry
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
- Take the ferry from Locarno to Aronaferry 203 / ...
8h 27m€72–105Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
5h 6m€70–254Fly, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Gallarate to Aronatrain
3h 49m€73–199
Zürich HB to Arona by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zürich HB to Arona is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Zürich HB to Arona is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Zürich HB to Arona. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Arona via famagosta m2 and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Zürich HB to Arona. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Arona via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Zürich HB and Arona is 304 km. The road distance is 261.9 km.
The best way to get from Zürich HB to Arona without a car is to train via Domodossola which takes 4h 44m and costs €95 - €280.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Zürich HB to Arona, including transfers.
Zürich HB to Arona bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zürich HB to Arona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zürich HB to Arona is to train via Domodossola which takes 4h 44m and costs €95 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Zürich HB, Switzerland and Arona, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Zürich HB to Arona via Zürich HB and Domodossola in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zürich HB to Arona via ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai, Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, stazione centrale via tonale, and Milano Centrale in around 5h 51m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–330
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
Train from Zürich HB to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–270
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Domodossola to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Gallarate to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Milano Centrale to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
Ferry from Locarno to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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More Questions & Answers
Zürich HB to Arona bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Zürich HB to Arona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zürich HB to Arona is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Zürich HB to Arona.
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