There are 5 ways to get from Como to Vacallo by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, foot, 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- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to ChiassoRe80 / ...
6 minCHF 1–50Bus
- Take the bus from Como - San Rocchetto to Como Via DeleddaN7 / ...
12 minCHF 1–2Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Como to Chiasso6.5 km
25 minCHF 2Walk
- Take the foot from Como to Vacallo7.6 km
1h 31mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to ChiassoRe80 / ...
- Take the bus from Chiasso, Stazione to Vacallo, Piazza513
37 minCHF 3–49
Como to Vacallo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Vacallo is to rideshare which costs SFr 2 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Como to Vacallo is to train which takes 6 min and costs SFr 1 - SFr 50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Como - San Rocchetto and arriving at Como Via Deledda. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Chiasso. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
The distance between Como and Vacallo is 4 km.
The best way to get from Como to Vacallo without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs SFr 1 - SFr 50.
The train from Como S. Giovanni to Chiasso takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Como to Vacallo bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Como - San Rocchetto station.
Como to Vacallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Vacallo is to train which takes 6 min and costs SFr 1 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 1 - SFr 2 and takes 12 min.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Vacallo, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Chiasso every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 9–16 and the journey takes 6 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ASF Autolinee S.r.l. operates a bus from Como - San Rocchetto to Como Via Deledda every 15 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 1–2 and the journey takes 12 min.
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- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–16
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 1–2
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 30–50
- 2nd Class
- CHF 9–13
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 1–3
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 1
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- info@asfautolinee.it
- Website
- asfautolinee.it
Bus from Como - San Rocchetto to Como Via Deledda
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 1–2
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Chiasso, Stazione to Vacallo, Piazza
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–3
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
- Phone
- 091 683 33 86
- Website
- amsa.ch
Bus from Chiasso, Stazione to Vacallo, Piazza
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- amsa.ch
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Como to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 2
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Como to Vacallo bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Como Via Deledda station.
Como to Vacallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Chiasso station.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Como and Vacallo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























