There are 2 ways to get from Zürich Hbf to Swiss Alps by train or car
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Zürich Hbf to Swiss Alps by foot, train, and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Zürich Hbf to Swiss Alps is to drive which costs SFr 19 - SFr 28 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Zürich Hbf to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 28.
No, there is no direct train from Zürich Hbf to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Airolo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Zürich Hbf and Swiss Alps is 135 km. The road distance is 120.4 km.
The best way to get from Zürich Hbf to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Zürich Hbf to Swiss Alps, including transfers.
Zürich Hbf to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich Hbf to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Airolo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zürich Hbf to Swiss Alps is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Zürich Hbf to Swiss Alps.
There are 357+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.
What companies run services between Zürich Hbf, Switzerland and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?
Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Zürich HB to Airolo every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–55 and the journey takes 1h 56m.
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Airolo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
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