There are 2 ways to get from Zurich to Swiss Alps by train or car
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Zurich to Swiss Alps by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Swiss Alps is to drive which costs SFr 19 - SFr 29 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 29.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Airolo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Zurich and Swiss Alps is 134 km. The road distance is 120.5 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Zurich to Swiss Alps, including transfers.
Zurich to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Airolo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Swiss Alps is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Zurich to Swiss Alps.
There are 360+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?
Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Zürich HB to Airolo every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–55 and the journey takes 1h 56m.
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Airolo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
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