There are 4 ways to get from Como to Glarus by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Zurich
best- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Glarustrain S25
3h 53mCHF 76–111Drive 222.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Como to Glaruscar 222.9 km
2h 50mCHF 38–54Train
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Rapperswil SGtrain Vae
- Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Glarustrain S6
4h 39mCHF 70–141Bus, train
- Take the bus from Como to Chur train stationbus FlixBus N1308 / ...
- Take the train from Chur to Ziegelbrücketrain Ir35
4h 53mCHF 38–63
Como to Glarus by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Glarus is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Glarus is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Glarus. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Glarus via Arth-Goldau and Rapperswil SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Como and Glarus is 332 km. The road distance is 222.9 km.
The best way to get from Como to Glarus without a car is to bus and train via Zurich which takes 3h 53m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Como to Glarus, including transfers.
Como to Glarus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
Como to Glarus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Glarus is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Como to Glarus.
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What companies run services between Como, Italy and Glarus, Canton of Glarus, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Glarus via Arth-Goldau and Rapperswil SG in around 4h 39m.
Train from Zürich HB to Glarus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Chur to Ziegelbrücke
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Arth-Goldau to Rapperswil SG
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–25
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Rapperswil SG to Glarus
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–24
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Chur to Ziegelbrücke
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- Onebus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como to Chur train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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