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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Zurich to Rivera

Cheapest
2 h 6 min
Car
189 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Airlines

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$923.91

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$260.87

Train operators

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.07
Train from Mendrisio to Rivera-Bironico
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.70–$4.67

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Zürich HB to Giubiasco
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$47.83
Train from Mendrisio to Rivera-Bironico
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$33.70

Bus operators

Gruppo Di Maio

Phone:
+39 0827 34 117
Email:
Website:
gruppodimaio.it/
Bus from Zürich to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$17.39–$23.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Rivera?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Rivera is to bus which costs $29.35 - $47.83 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Rivera?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Rivera is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Rivera?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Rivera. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Rivera-Bironico via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Zurich to Rivera?

The distance between Zurich and Rivera is 192 km. The road distance is 189.7 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Rivera without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Rivera without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 2h 16m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Rivera?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Zurich to Rivera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Rivera train from?

Zurich to Rivera train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Rivera?

The best way to get from Zurich to Rivera is to train via Lugano which takes 2h 16m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $47.83 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Zurich to Rivera train arrive?

Zurich to Rivera train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Rivera?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Rivera is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Zurich to Rivera.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Rivera?

Book your Zurich to Rivera train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rivera?

There are 2799+ hotels available in Rivera. Prices start at $60.67 per night.
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