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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Altstätten is to bus and train which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Altstätten is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct train between Como and Altstätten?

No, there is no direct train from Como to Altstätten. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Altstätten SG via Arth-Goldau and St. Gallen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Como to Altstätten?

The distance between Como and Altstätten is 299 km. The road distance is 241.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Como to Altstätten without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Como to Altstätten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Altstätten train from?

Como to Altstätten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.

Train or bus from Como to Altstätten?

The best way to get from Como to Altstätten is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Como to Altstätten train arrive?

Como to Altstätten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Como to Altstätten?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Altstätten is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Como to Altstätten.

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

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Where can I stay near Altstätten?

There are 1615+ hotels available in Altstätten.

Como to Altstätten - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Como to Altstätten by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car

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 Como S. Giovanni to Arth-GoldauEc
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to St. GallenVae
5h 5m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Como to Chur station train stationN1308 / ...
2. Take the train from Chur to Buchs SGIr13
5h 27m
CHF 20–33
Drive 241.3 km
1. Drive from Como to Altstätten241.3 km
2h 45m
CHF 39–56
Train via Wattwil
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-GoldauEc
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to WattwilVae
3. Take the train from Wattwil to Altstätten SGS4
5h 36m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to St. Gallen LagerstrasseRegioJet 22
6h 21m
CHF 23–46

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 298.9 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Altstätten SG via Arth-Goldau and St. Gallen in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to St. Gallen Lagerstrasse once a week. Tickets cost CHF 18–28 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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