How to travel from Zurich to Como

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Compare train, bus, 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 $13. 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 $13, and a flight costs an average of $111.

Distance: 110 miles (178 km)

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$100

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$27

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$246

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3h 16m

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2h 46m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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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.

Regiojet(Prague -> Milan)
08:35AM3h45
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
12:20PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$381One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2495
05:20PM4h20
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
09:40PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ITAAZ7207
08:45AM0h55
Zurich Airport
09:40AMMilan Malpensa Airport
$8661One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TrenitaliaEuroCity 15
09:33AM2h35
Zurich HB
12:08PMComo San Giovanni
$1201One-way
0 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 301
08:33AM2h35
Zurich HB
11:08AMComo San Giovanni
$1201One-way
0 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 19
11:33AM2h35
Zurich HB
02:08PMComo San Giovanni
$1201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:45AM9h35
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
06:20PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$321One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6247 · VY6334
09:40AM7h25
Zurich Airport
05:05PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$2111One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6247 · VY6338
09:40AM4h30
Zurich Airport
02:10PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$2251One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6247 · VY6336
09:40AM11h25
Zurich Airport
09:05PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$2111One-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, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Como is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Como:

A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Como costing on average $56 (€45).

A bus is $98 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Como costing on average $111 (€90).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Como is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 21m.

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

The distance from Zurich to Como is approximately 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Como is:
  • Around 38 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 train, bus, 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 Malpensa 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 LAER to go to Como by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Calanda Viaggi, FlixBus to go to Como by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn to go to Como by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Como with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with LAER.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Calanda Viaggi.
  • 11 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
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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