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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Glarus is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Glarus is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct train between Como and Glarus?

No, there is no direct train from Como to Glarus. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Glarus via Arth-Goldau and Rapperswil SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Como to Glarus?

The distance between Como and Glarus is 238 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Como to Glarus without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Como to Glarus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Glarus train from?

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

Train or bus from Como to Glarus?

The best way to get from Como to Glarus is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Como to Glarus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Como to Glarus?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Glarus is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Como to Glarus.

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

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Where can I stay near Glarus?

There are 344+ hotels available in Glarus.

Como to Glarus - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Rapperswil SGVae
3. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to GlarusS6
4h 42m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Como to Chur station train stationN1308 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sargans, Bahnhof to Glarus, BahnhofEv3
5h 30m
CHF 23–46
Drive 222.6 km
1. Drive from Como to Glarus222.6 km
2h 47m
CHF 36–52
Train via Zug
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to ZugEc
2. Take the train from Zug to Pfäffikon SZS5
5h 39m
CHF 91–166

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 237.6 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Como, Italy and Glarus, Canton of Glarus, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Glarus via Arth-Goldau and Rapperswil SG in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Glarus, Bahnhof via Chur station train station, Chur, Sargans, and Sargans, Bahnhof in around 5h 30m.

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