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How to get fromBalerna to Zurichby train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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There are 4 ways to get from Balerna to Zurich by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Train via Lugano

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain train Ic2 / ...
    2h 47m
    CHF 53–96
  2. Drive  225.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Balerna to Zurichcar car 225.4 km
    2h 31m
    CHF 40–58
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus bus
    3h 38m
    CHF 51–76
  4. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    2h 54m
    CHF 41–92

Balerna to Zurich by train

Calendar182Weekly Trains
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Balerna, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–85 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai once a week. Tickets cost CHF 50–75 and the journey takes 1h 56m.

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