How to travel from Zurich to Como

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Travel Information to Como from Zurich

Distance110 miles (177 km)
Available travel modesTrain, flight or bus
Ticket price range$27 - $94
Cheapest modeBus • $27 (€24) • 3 h 45 min
Fastest modeFlight • $94 (€85) • 55 min
Popular travel companiesCalanda Viaggi, LAER or Trenitalia

Take a train, flight or bus to travel 110 miles (177 km) from Zurich to Como. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Calanda Viaggi, LAER or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to Como.

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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
05:20PM4h20
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
09:40PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$311One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2495
05:20PM4h20
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
09:40PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air BalticLX1612
08:55AM0h55
Zurich Airport
09:50AMMilan Malpensa Airport
$10371One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TrenitaliaEuroCity 13
09:33AM2h35
Zurich HB
12:08PMComo San Giovanni
$1271One-way
0 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 35
10:33AM2h35
Zurich HB
01:08PMComo San Giovanni
$1271One-way
0 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 33
08:33AM2h35
Zurich HB
11:08AMComo San Giovanni
$1271One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2499
12:35AM4h20
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
04:55AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$311One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW9761 · EW9822
08:40AM6h30
Zurich Airport
03:10PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$2051One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9763 · EW9824
03:50PM3h55
Zurich Airport
07:45PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$2521One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6249 · VY6330
09:35PM11h50
Zurich Airport
09:25AMMilan Malpensa Airport
$2401One-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 train, flight or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Como is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $27 (€24) compared to other travel options to Como:

A bus is $68 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Como costing on average $94 (€85).

A bus is $19 (€17) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Zurich to Como costing on average $45 (€41).

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

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Getting to Como by bus takes 3 h 45 min on average.

Train takes 2 h 35 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 110 miles (177 km) between Zurich and Como.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Como is:

  • 3 buses a day.
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Como:

  • Buses mostly leave from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and tend to arrive in Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM).
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Como San Giovanni.

The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Como:

  • Travel with Calanda Viaggi or FlixBus for buses to Como. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Zurich to Como tickets on Omio for $32 (€29).
  • Travel with LAER to go to Como by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find LAER Zurich to Como tickets on Omio for $689 (€621).
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Südostbahn or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) for trains to Como. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Trenitalia Zurich to Como tickets on Omio for $45 (€41).

Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Como with the following travel companies:

  • Direct buses with with 3 direct buses per day.
  • Direct flights with LAER with 4 direct flights per day.
  • Direct trains with Trenitalia or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) with 9 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Como as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Zurich and Como.

Many of our customers traveling from Zurich to Como don't make Como their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Como are Milan, Bellagio, Milan Malpensa Airport, Milano Centrale or Lugano, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Como to any of these top destinations today!

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