There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Balzano by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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.
Fly from Zurich Airport
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane ZRH - SUF
4h 25m€126–317Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Fr
12h 28m€233–425Bus
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Lamezia Termebus
14h 30m€172–229Drive 1,413.2 km
- Drive from Zurich to Balzanocar 1,413.2 km
13h 30m€251–362Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane MXP - SUF
7h 12m€129–371Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane LIN - SUF
7h 15m€160–418Train via Casoria
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Lamezia Terme C.train Fr
13h 14m€258–436Train, bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train S50
- Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals to Lamezia Terme Train Stationbus
22h 30m€160–243
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Balzano is to train and bus which costs €160 - €250 and takes 22h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Balzano is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs €120 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Balzano. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Lamezia Terme via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Balzano. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lamezia Terme C. via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
The distance between Zurich and Balzano is 1161 km. The road distance is 1413.2 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Balzano without a car is to train which takes 12h 28m and costs €230 - €430.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Zurich to Balzano, including transfers.
Zurich to Balzano bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zurich to Balzano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Balzano is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €430 and takes 12h 28m, you could also bus, which costs €170 - €230 and takes 14h 30m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Balzano, Italy?
Edelweiss Air and ITA Airways fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Balzano via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Lamezia Terme C. in around 12h 28m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–230
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–240
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–240
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Lamezia Terme
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €140–200
- Website
- Onebus
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Balzano bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Lamezia Terme station.
Zurich to Balzano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Balzano is 1413 km. It takes approximately 13h 30m to drive from Zurich to Balzano.
There are 376+ hotels available in Balzano.





