There are 4 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ambrì by train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Ambrì-Piottatrain Ir46
3h 14mCHF 38–70Drive 140 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ambrìcar 140 km
1h 46mCHF 23–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Ambrì140 km
1h 46mTrain via Zug
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Zugtrain S24 / ...
- Take the train from Zug to Ambrì-Piottatrain Ir46
3h 31mCHF 43–88
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ambrì by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ambrì is to drive which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ambrì is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 35.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ambrì. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Ambrì-Piotta via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Ambrì is 137 km. The road distance is 140 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ambrì without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 70.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ambrì, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ambrì train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ambrì train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Ambrì-Piotta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ambrì is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ambrì.
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What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Ambrì, Switzerland?
Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Zürich HB to Ambrì-Piotta every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–60 and the journey takes 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Ambrì-Piotta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zug to Ambrì-Piotta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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