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Tempio Voltiano
Dedicated to the inventor Alessandro Volta, this museum showcases his work and inventions.
Cheapest price
$108
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Como will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
Of the 15 trains that leave Zurich for Como on Mon, May 18, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
S 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519
S 5 18535 | 18535 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519
EuroCity 29
EuroCity 11
EuroCity 33
S 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519
EuroCity 29
EuroCity 11
EuroCity 33
EuroCity 19Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $307 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Como:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Como costing on average $111 (€90).
A bus is $280 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Como costing on average $307 (€248).
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 40m.
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (2h 40m by train vs 3h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $111 (€90) compared to roughly $108 (€87) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Como trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 11 | 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 2h35 | 9:08 AM Como San Giovanni | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 13 | 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 2h35 | 10:08 AM Como San Giovanni | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 · RE 80 25515 | 25515 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 10:26 AM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · EC 301 | 301 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h39 | 10:55 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · EC 301 | 301 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h39 | 10:55 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
EC 301 | 301 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 10:55 AM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 2 865 | 865 · RE 80 25517 | 25517 | 8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h40 | 11:26 AM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18631 | 18631 · IC 2 865 | 865 · RE 80 25517 | 25517 | 8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h35 | 11:26 AM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2 865 | 865 · RE 80 25517 | 25517 | 9:05 AM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 11:26 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · EC 15 | 15 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h39 | 11:55 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · EC 15 | 15 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h39 | 11:55 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
EC 15 | 15 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 2h22 | 11:55 AM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18535 | 18535 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519 | 9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h40 | 12:26 PM Chiasso station | 3 transfers | |
S 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519 | 9:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h35 | 12:26 PM Chiasso station | 3 transfers | |
IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519 | 10:05 AM Zurich HB | 2h21 | 12:26 PM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · EC 33 | 33 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h39 | 12:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · EC 33 | 33 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h39 | 12:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 33 | 10:33 AM Zurich HB | 2h35 | 1:08 PM Como San Giovanni | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 19 | 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 2h35 | 2:08 PM Como San Giovanni | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 151 | 12:33 PM Zurich HB | 2h35 | 3:08 PM Como San Giovanni | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 21 | 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 2h35 | 4:08 PM Como San Giovanni | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 37 | 2:33 PM Zurich HB | 2h35 | 5:08 PM Como San Giovanni | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 123 | 3:33 PM Zurich HB | 2h35 | 6:08 PM Como San Giovanni | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 25 | 5:33 PM Zurich HB | 2h35 | 8:08 PM Como San Giovanni | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 27 | 6:33 PM Zurich HB | 2h35 | 9:08 PM Como San Giovanni | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 29 | 7:33 PM Zurich HB | 2h35 | 10:08 PM Como San Giovanni | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Zurich to Como run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $59 (€47) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€47) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:23 PM |
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Dedicated to the inventor Alessandro Volta, this museum showcases his work and inventions.
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