There are 5 ways to get from Arona to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, ferry, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 37mCHF 45–91Drive 261.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Arona to Zurichcar 261.8 km
3h 25mCHF 44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Arona to Milano Centralebus Re4
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
5h 59mBus, fly
- Take the bus from Arona to Gallaratebus
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3h 17mFerry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Arona to Angeraferry
- Take the bus from Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FNbus
- Take the train from Varese to Luganotrain S50 / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
5h 34mCHF 56–92
Arona to Switzerland by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arona to Switzerland is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Arona to Switzerland is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Arona to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Arona and arriving at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai via Milano, Stazione Centrale and Milano - Famagosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Arona to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Gallarate and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Lugano and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Arona and Switzerland is 261 km. The road distance is 261.8 km.
The best way to get from Arona to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Arona to Switzerland, including transfers.
Arona to Switzerland bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Arona station.
Arona to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Gallarate station.
The best way to get from Arona to Switzerland is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Arona, Italy and Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Arona to Zürich Stadelhofen via Gallarate, Gallarate, Lugano, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arona to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Milano, Stazione Centrale, famagosta m2, Milano - Famagosta, ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai, and Zürich HB in around 5h 59m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–320
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Arona to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Arona to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–75
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +39 0332 731110
- info@autolineevaresine.it
- Website
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Bus from Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FN
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- infomaggiore@navigazionelaghi.it
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Arona to Angera
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Arona to Switzerland bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Arona to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arona to Switzerland is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Arona to Switzerland.
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