How to travel from Zurich to Como

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Como

Omio 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)

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Driving

$111

Average price

$27

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Cheapest

$307

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$107

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 10m

Average total duration

2h 40m

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30m

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4h 31m

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4h 1m

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3h 55m

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55m

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3h 5m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Como is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Como is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 40m.

Bus takes on average 4h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Como including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Como among Omio's users.

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from Zurich to Como

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Itabus2495
    5:20 PM4h20
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    9:40 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2495
    5:20 PM4h20
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    9:40 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SwissLX1612
    8:55 AM0h55
    Zurich Airport
    9:50 AMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $9111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 37
    2:33 PM2h35
    Zurich HB
    5:08 PMComo San Giovanni
    $1111One-way
    0 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 123
    3:33 PM2h35
    Zurich HB
    6:08 PMComo San Giovanni
    $1111One-way
    0 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 151
    12:33 PM2h35
    Zurich HB
    3:08 PMComo San Giovanni
    $1111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM9h40
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    6:25 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Ethiopian AirlinesET737
    9:00 PM1h10
    Zurich Airport
    10:10 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $1411One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY6247 · VY6336
    9:30 AM13h35
    Zurich Airport
    11:05 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $2281One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6249 · VY6336
    4:10 PM6h55
    Zurich Airport
    11:05 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $2491One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Zürich to Como

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to Como, 89,19% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Zürich to Como and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Como.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Como including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Como is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Como is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 40m.

Bus takes on average 4h 1m.

The distance from Zurich to Como is approximately 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Como is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Como:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Como San Giovanni.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Como, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Como by flight.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn to go to Como by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Calanda Viaggi, Gruppo Di Maio, Autolinee Ventre to go to Como by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Como with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
  • 11 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Calanda Viaggi, Gruppo Di Maio, Autolinee Ventre.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich 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.

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