There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Colico by train, bus, ferry, 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
- Take the train from Monza to Colicotrain Re8 / ...
5h 22m€77–110Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Comobus
- Take the ferry from Como to Colicoferry Sr24 Sr116 Sr216 / ...
5h 29m€19–27Drive 235.3 km
- Drive from Zurich to Colicocar 235.3 km
3h 3m€43–61Fly, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Colicotrain
5h 34m€84–211Bus
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Comobus
- Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Menaggio Piazza Romabus
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Colicobus
5h 34m€82–112Train, bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the bus from Lugano to Menaggio Piazza Romabus
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Colicobus
5h 56m€71–102
Zurich to Colico by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Colico is to bus and ferry which costs €18 - €27 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Colico is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Colico. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Colico via Como - Chiesa di San Zenone, Como San Giovanni and Menaggio Piazza Roma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Colico. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Colico via Como S.Giovanni and Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Zurich and Colico is 317 km. The road distance is 235.3 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Colico without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €75 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Zurich to Colico, including transfers.
Zurich to Colico bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zurich to Colico train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Colico is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €75 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Colico, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Colico via Como S.Giovanni and Monza in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Colico via Como, Como - Chiesa di San Zenone, Como - San Rocchetto, Como San Giovanni, and Menaggio Piazza Roma in around 5h 34m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–350
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- zlatanprevoz@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Zürich Hbf to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- infomaggiore@navigazionelaghi.it
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Como to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Colico bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Como station.
Zurich to Colico train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Colico is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Zurich to Colico.
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