There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Arona by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry
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 Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
4h 36m€70–137Drive 262 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich to Aronacar 262 km
3h 24m€48–69Bus
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milano Centrale to Aronabus Re4
6h 3mFly, bus
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the bus from Gallarate to Aronabus
3h 28mTrain, ferry
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Castione-Arbedotrain
- Take the train from Castione to Varesetrain S50
- Take the ferry from Angera to Aronaferry 507
6h 51m€69–100
Zurich to Arona by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Arona is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Arona is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich 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 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Arona. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Gallarate via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Zurich and Arona is 259 km. The road distance is 262 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Arona without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €70 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Zurich to Arona, including transfers.
Zurich to Arona bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zurich to Arona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Arona is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Arona, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Arona via Lugano, Gallarate, and Gallarate in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Arona via Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, stazione centrale via tonale, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 3m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–350
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- 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
Train from Castione to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- 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
- +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
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- 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
Bus from Gallarate to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
Ferry from Angera to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Arona bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Zurich to Arona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Arona is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Zurich to Arona.
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