There are 7 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Arona by plane, train, bus, ferry, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Gallarate to Aronatrain
2h 39m€75–177Drive 271.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Aronacar 271.9 km
3h 32m€47–68Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
5h 42m€70–267Bus
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milano Centrale to Aronabus Re4
6h 52mTrain, ferry
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
- Take the ferry from Locarno to Aronaferry 203 / ...
10h 2m€73–109Train via Domodossola
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Domodossolatrain Ic
- Take the train from Domodossola to Aronatrain Re
5h 46m€95–283Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Arona271.9 km
3h 32m
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Arona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Arona is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Arona is to fly and train which takes 2h 39m and costs €70 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Arona. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Arona via Zürich HB, Lugano and Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Arona is 239 km. The road distance is 271.9 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Arona without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €70 - €270.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Arona, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Arona bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Arona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Arona is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €70 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Arona, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich Flughafen to Arona via Zürich HB, Lugano, and Gallarate in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Flughafen to Arona via Zürich HB, ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai, Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, stazione centrale via tonale, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 52m.
- 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
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Gallarate to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Domodossola to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
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)
Train from Zürich HB to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–260
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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
- +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 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
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Arona bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Arona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Arona is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Arona.
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