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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 55 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Zurich is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Como P.le S. Gottardo and arriving at Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Como and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Zürich HB. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Como to Zurich?

The distance between Como and Zurich is 206 km. The road distance is 235.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Como to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.

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

The train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB takes 2h 37m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Como to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Como to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Como to Zurich?

The best way to get from Como to Zurich is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 55 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Como to Zurich bus arrive?

Como to Zurich bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse station.

Where does the Como to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Como to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Zurich is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Como to Zurich.

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

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Como to Zurich - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Como to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBEc
2h 37m
CHF 45–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Zurich AusstellungsstrasseItabus
4h 25m
CHF 18–55
Drive 235.3 km
1. Drive from Como to Zurich235.3 km
2h 38m
CHF 38–55

Como to Zurich by train

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2h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.4 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 65–120 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse once daily. Tickets cost CHF 18–40 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Three other operators also service this route.

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