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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Como is to bus which costs €15 - €50 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Como is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €70 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Como?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse and arriving at Como P.le S. Gottardo. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Como?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Como S. Giovanni. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Zurich to Como?

The distance between Zurich and Como is 206 km. The road distance is 234.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Como without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €70 - €130.

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

The train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Como bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Como train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Como?

The best way to get from Zurich to Como is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €50 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Zurich to Como bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Como train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Como?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Como is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Zurich to Como.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Como?

There are 5043+ hotels available in Como.

Zurich to Como - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich 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
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. GiovanniEc
2h 35m
€70–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Como P.le S. GottardoItabus
4h 20m
€15–50
Drive 234.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Como234.5 km
2h 37m
€41–60
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Saronno to Como Borghi
3h 38m
€77–221

Zurich to Como by train

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.4 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni hourly. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Como P.le S. Gottardo twice daily. Tickets cost €20–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.

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