There are 5 ways to get from Meilen to Como by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
3h 42m€81–247Bus via Chiasso
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Chiassobus
5h 30m€21–33Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Como Piazzale San Gottardobus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 59m€25–44Drive 226.9 km
- Drive from Meilen to Comocar 226.9 km
2h 54m€41–58Fly, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Saronno to Como Lagotrain
3h 56m€85–217
Meilen to Como by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meilen to Como is to bus via Chiasso which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Meilen to Como is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Meilen station to Como. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Como Piazzale San Gottardo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Meilen to Como. However, there are services departing from Meilen and arriving at Como S. Giovanni via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Meilen and Como is 222 km. The road distance is 226.9 km.
The best way to get from Meilen to Como without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €80 - €250.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Meilen to Como, including transfers.
Meilen to Como bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Meilen to Como train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Meilen to Como is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Meilen, Switzerland and Como, Italy?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni hourly. Tickets cost €75–230 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Como Piazzale San Gottardo 3 times a week. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–330
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–230
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Saronno to Como Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Como Piazzale San Gottardo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +390975 343195
- info@ventrebus.com
- Website
- ventrebus.com
Bus from Zürich to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- ventrebus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Meilen to Como bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Como Piazzale San Gottardo station.
Meilen to Como train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meilen to Como is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Meilen to Como.
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