There are 6 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Ceresio by plane, train, bus, 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.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Gallarate to Porto Ceresiotrain
2h 41m€74–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus
5h 9m€14–42Train via Capolago, Stazione
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Capolago-Riva S. Vitaletrain S10 / ...
3h 59m€52–125Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Porto Ceresio230.3 km
2h 46mDrive 230.3 km
- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Ceresiocar 230.3 km
2h 46m€40–58Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Castione-Arbedotrain Ir46
- Take the train from Castione to Arcisatetrain S50
7h 6m€64–97
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Ceresio by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Ceresio is to bus which costs €14 - €45 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Ceresio is to fly and train which takes 2h 41m and costs €70 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Ceresio. However, there are services departing from Zürich Hbf and arriving at Porto Ceresio, Piazza Bossi via Capolago, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Ceresio. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Capolago-Riva S. Vitale via Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Porto Ceresio is 246 km. The road distance is 230.3 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Ceresio without a car is to train via Capolago, Stazione which takes 3h 59m and costs €50 - €130.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Ceresio, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Ceresio bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Zürich Hbf station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Ceresio 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 Porto Ceresio is to train via Capolago, Stazione which takes 3h 59m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €45 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Porto Ceresio, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich Flughafen to Porto Ceresio, Piazza Bossi via Zürich HB, Bellinzona, Capolago-Riva S. Vitale, and Capolago, Stazione in around 3h 59m. 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
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Porto Ceresio
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Bellinzona to Capolago-Riva S. Vitale
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Castione to Arcisate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bellinzona to Capolago-Riva S. Vitale
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–40
- 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 Castione-Arbedo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- 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 Porto Ceresio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Ceresio bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Lugano Stazione station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Ceresio train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Ceresio is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Porto Ceresio.
There are 5724+ hotels available in Porto Ceresio.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Porto Ceresio. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.