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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Balsthal is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Balsthal is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Balsthal?

No, there is no direct bus from Como to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Como P.le S. Gottardo and arriving at Balsthal, Post via Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani, Olten, Bahnhof and Oensingen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Como and Balsthal?

No, there is no direct train from Como to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Balsthal via Zürich HB and Oensingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Como to Balsthal?

The distance between Como and Balsthal is 282 km. The road distance is 264 km.

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

The best way to get from Como to Balsthal without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 4h 35m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Como to Balsthal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Balsthal bus from?

Como to Balsthal bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Como P.le S. Gottardo station.

Where do I catch the Como to Balsthal train from?

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

Train or bus from Como to Balsthal?

The best way to get from Como to Balsthal is to train via Zurich which takes 4h 35m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus via Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Como to Balsthal bus arrive?

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

Where does the Como to Balsthal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Como to Balsthal?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Balsthal is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Como to Balsthal.

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

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

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

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

Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBEc
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to OensingenIc5
4h 35m
CHF 90–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Olten Station
7h 47m
CHF 29–41
Bus via Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
1. Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo CianiItabus
2. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Olten GosgerstrasseMarinoBus 251 / ...
6h 26m
CHF 31–64
Drive 264 km
1. Drive from Como to Balsthal264 km
2h 50m
CHF 43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to BellinzonaS10 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to OltenIc21 / ...
4h 49m
CHF 36–147

Como to Balsthal by train

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4h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.1 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Balsthal via Zürich HB and Oensingen in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Balsthal, Post via Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani, Olten Gosgerstrasse, Olten, Bahnhof, Oensingen, Bahnhof Süd, and Oensingen, Bahnhof in around 6h 26m.

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