There are 4 ways to get from Como to Vitznau by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
2h 58mCHF 46–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus RegioJet 22
5h 20mCHF 21–24Drive 187.5 km
- Drive from Como to Vitznaucar 187.5 km
2h 15mCHF 30–43Train via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Brunnentrain Ir46 / ...
4h 25m
Como to Vitznau by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Vitznau is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 24 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Vitznau is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 45.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Vitznau station. However, there are services departing from Como Piazzale San Gottardo and arriving at Vitznau, Station via Luzern, Bahnhof and Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Como and Vitznau is 189 km. The road distance is 187.5 km.
The best way to get from Como to Vitznau without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Como to Vitznau, including transfers.
Como to Vitznau bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Como Piazzale San Gottardo station.
The best way to get from Como to Vitznau is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 24 and takes 5h 20m.
Como to Vitznau bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Vitznau is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Como to Vitznau.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Vitznau, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–100 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse once a week. Tickets cost CHF 16–17 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–100
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 18–24
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Bellinzona to Brunnen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–17
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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