There are 3 ways to get from Como to Rapperswil 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
best- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Jonatrain S15 / ...
2h 39mCHF 66–93Drive 213.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Como to Rapperswilcar 213.4 km
2h 38mCHF 36–52Train
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Rapperswil SGtrain Vae
3h 18mCHF 54–117
Como to Rapperswil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Rapperswil is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Rapperswil is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Rapperswil. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Rapperswil SG via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Como and Rapperswil is 305 km. The road distance is 213.4 km.
The best way to get from Como to Rapperswil without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Como to Rapperswil, including transfers.
Como to Rapperswil train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
Como to Rapperswil train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Rapperswil is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Como to Rapperswil.
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What companies run services between Como, Italy and Rapperswil, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Rapperswil SG via Arth-Goldau in around 3h 18m.
Train from Zürich HB to Jona
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–22
- 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)
- 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
- 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
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