There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Gallarate by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
3h 43m€67–248Drive 255.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich to Gallaratecar 255.6 km
2h 56m€45–64Bus
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Gallaratebus R23
5h 10mFly
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2h 35m€71–185Train via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Castione-Arbedotrain Ir46
- Take the train from Castione to Gallaratetrain S50
5h 12m€62–89
Zurich to Gallarate by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Gallarate is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Gallarate is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs €70 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Gallarate. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Gallarate via famagosta m2 and Milano Porta Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gallarate. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Gallarate via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Zurich and Gallarate is 231 km. The road distance is 255.6 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Gallarate without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €65 - €250.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Zurich to Gallarate, including transfers.
Zurich to Gallarate bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zurich to Gallarate train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Gallarate is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €190 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Gallarate, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gallarate via Lugano in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Gallarate via Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, stazione garibaldi m2 m5, and Milano Porta Garibaldi in around 5h 10m.
- 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 Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–60
- 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 Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- 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
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Trenord
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Gallarate bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Zurich to Gallarate train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Gallarate is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Zurich to Gallarate.
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