What is the cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Como?

The cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Como is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balsthal to Como?

The fastest way to get from Balsthal to Como is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Balsthal and Como?

No, there is no direct bus from Balsthal to Como. However, there are services departing from Balsthal, Bahnhof and arriving at Como via Oensingen, Bahnhof Süd, Olten Gosgerstrasse and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Balsthal and Como?

No, there is no direct train from Balsthal to Como. However, there are services departing from Balsthal and arriving at Como S. Giovanni via Oensingen, Olten and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Balsthal to Como?

The distance between Balsthal and Como is 265 km. The road distance is 263.3 km.

How do I travel from Balsthal to Como without a car?

The best way to get from Balsthal to Como without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €75 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Balsthal to Como?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Balsthal to Como, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balsthal to Como bus from?

Balsthal to Como bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., depart from Olten Gosgerstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Balsthal to Como train from?

Balsthal to Como train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten station.

Train or bus from Balsthal to Como?

The best way to get from Balsthal to Como is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Balsthal to Como bus arrive?

Balsthal to Como bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., arrive at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.

Where does the Balsthal to Como train arrive?

Balsthal to Como train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Balsthal to Como?

Yes, the driving distance between Balsthal to Como is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Balsthal to Como.

How do I get a train ticket from Balsthal to Como?

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Where can I stay near Como?

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Balsthal to Como - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Balsthal to Como by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Olten to BellinzonaIc21 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Como S. GiovanniS10 / ...
4h 48m
€77–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Olten Station to Como Grandate
8h 26m
€31–48
Bus via Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
1. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo CianiMarinoBus 252
6h 41m
€33–58
Drive 263.3 km
1. Drive from Balsthal to Como263.3 km
2h 49m
€46–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Oensingen to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Saronno to Como Borghi
5h 4m
€106–274
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Oensingen to Zürich HBIc5
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. GiovanniEc
4h 57m
€93–162

Balsthal to Como by train

129Weekly Trains

4h 48mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.4 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Balsthal, Switzerland and Como, Italy?

You can take a train from Balsthal to Como S. Giovanni via Oensingen, Olten, and Bellinzona in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, Marino Autolinee S.p.A. operates a bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once a week. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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