There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to Colico by train, bus, or car
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 LuganoIc2 / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to MonzaS11
- Take the train from Monza to ColicoR13
6h 15m€57–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Lugano
8h 8m€33–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
- Take the bus from Lugano to Menaggio Piazza RomaC12
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to ColicoC10
6h 43m€58–100Bus via Como
- Take the bus from Zürich to Chiasso
- Take the bus from Como San Giovanni Stazione FS to Menaggio Piazza RomaC10
7h 10m€40–98Drive 234.5 km
- Drive from Zurich to Colico234.5 km
3h 3m€41–58
Switzerland to Colico by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Colico is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Colico is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Colico. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Colico via Cassarate, Lido, Castagnola, Posta and Menaggio Piazza Roma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Colico. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Colico via Zürich HB, Lugano and Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Switzerland and Colico is 319 km. The road distance is 234.5 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Colico without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Switzerland to Colico, including transfers.
Switzerland to Colico bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Zürich station.
Switzerland to Colico train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Colico is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Como, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Colico, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Colico via Zürich HB, Lugano, and Monza in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Colico via Chiasso, Chiasso, Como S. Giovanni, Como San Giovanni Stazione FS, and Menaggio Piazza Roma in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Lugano to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Monza to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- info@asfautolinee.it
- Website
- asfautolinee.it
Bus from Lugano to Menaggio Piazza Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/
Bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/
Bus from Como San Giovanni Stazione FS to Menaggio Piazza Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/
- 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
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Zürich to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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More Questions & Answers
Switzerland to Colico bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Lugano station.
Switzerland to Colico train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Colico is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Switzerland to Colico.
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