How to travel from Sankt Gallen to Como

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Compare bus and train for Sankt Gallen to Como

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sankt Gallen to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, while a train costs an average of €79.

Distance: 112 miles (181 km)

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€79

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€49

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3h 43m

Average total duration

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3h 13m

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5h 15m

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4h 45m

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Voralpen Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Sankt Gallen to Como is a bus with an average price of €49.

This is compared to other travel options from Sankt Gallen to Como:

A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sankt Gallen to Como costing on average €79.

The fastest way to travel from Sankt Gallen to Como is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sankt Gallen and Como including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Sankt Gallen to Como among Omio's users.

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from Sankt Gallen to Como

How to get from Sankt Gallen to Como by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Sankt Gallen to Como is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:55 AM11h20
    St. Gallen, Bahnhof
    10:15 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    691One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:55 AM11h20
    St. Gallen, Bahnhof
    10:15 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    691One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2014 | 2014+SBBIC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519
    9:05 AM3h21
    St. Gallen
    12:26 PMChiasso station
    1041One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2012 | 2012+SBBIC 2 865 | 865 · RE 80 25517 | 25517
    8:05 AM3h21
    St. Gallen
    11:26 AMChiasso station
    1041One-way
    2 transfers
  • Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2016 | 2016+SBBRE 80 25521 | 25521 · IC 2 869 | 869
    10:05 AM3h21
    St. Gallen
    1:26 PMChiasso station
    1041One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBS 21 2100 | 2100+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2018 | 2018+SBBIC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25523 | 25523
    10:47 AM3h39
    St. Gallen Güterbahnhof
    2:26 PMChiasso station
    1041One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:30 PM14h50
    St. Gallen, Bahnhof
    8:20 AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    921One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Sankt Gallen to Como

Travel to Como easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sankt Gallen to Como.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sankt Gallen and Como including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Sankt Gallen to Como is a bus with an average price of €49.

This is compared to other travel options from Sankt Gallen to Como:

A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sankt Gallen to Como costing on average €79.

The fastest way to travel from Sankt Gallen to Como is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

The distance from Sankt Gallen to Como is approximately 112 miles (181 km).
The average frequency per day from Sankt Gallen to Como is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sankt Gallen and Como as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sankt Gallen to Como:
  • Trains mostly depart from St. Gallen and arrive in Chiasso station.
  • Buses mostly depart from St. Gallen, Bahnhof and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sankt Gallen to Como, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Como by bus.
  • Travel with Voralpen Express, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn to go to Como by train.
Omio customers who travel from Sankt Gallen to Como often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Bellagio, Lugano, Milan Centrale, Milan Malpensa Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Como and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Como to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Como, you can stroll along the scenic waterfront promenade, enjoy a boat tour on Lake Como for stunning landscapes, and explore the Civic Art Gallery's Italian art collection. Visit the Silk Museum to learn about silk production, and take a cooking class for traditional Italian dishes. Key sights include the magnificent Como Cathedral, Villa Olmo with its beautiful gardens, and the Basilica di San Fedele. Don't miss the Brunate Funicular for panoramic lake views.
For a fulfilling experience in Como, spending 2 to 3 days is generally recommended, allowing time to explore the lake, visit nearby towns, and enjoy local attractions.

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