There are 6 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lake Maggiore by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train via Bellinzona
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
2h 48m€53–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus
4h 27m€13–63Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Stresa262.9 km
3h 31mDrive 262.9 km
- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stresacar 262.9 km
3h 31m€46–66Fly, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
- Take the train from Varese Nord to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain
3h 10m€75–209Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
4h 32m€73–231
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lake Maggiore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lake Maggiore is to bus which costs €13 - €65 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lake Maggiore is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 48m and costs €50 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Zürich Hbf and arriving at Lugano Stazione via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Locarno via Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Lake Maggiore is 184 km. The road distance is 262.9 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 48m and costs €50 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Zürich Hbf station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lake Maggiore 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 Lake Maggiore is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 48m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €65 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Lake Maggiore, Italy?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona hourly. Tickets cost €50–170 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–170
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €70–220
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Schedules at
- 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 Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese Nord to Laveno Mombello Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Lugano Stazione station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lake Maggiore is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lake Maggiore.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Lake Maggiore. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.