There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Arona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Domodossola
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Domodossolatrain Ic
- Take the train from Domodossola to Aronatrain Re
4h 36m€90–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus FlixBus N474
5h 50m€30–44Drive 262 km
- Drive from Zurich to Aronacar 262 km
3h 24m€47–68Fly, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Gallarate to Aronatrain
3h 56m€79–206Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
5h 3m€67–116
Zurich to Arona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Arona is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 50m.
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 station to Arona. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Arona. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Arona via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Zurich and Arona is 303 km. The road distance is 262 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Arona without a car is to train via Domodossola which takes 4h 36m and costs €90 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Zurich to Arona, including transfers.
Zurich to Arona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus 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 via Domodossola which takes 4h 36m and costs €90 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Arona, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Arona via Domodossola in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milan once daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–350
Train from Zürich HB to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Arona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Zurich to Arona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola 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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