There are 4 ways to get from Como to Vitznau by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
2h 56mCHF 45–104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524
5h 19mCHF 17–31Drive 188.3 km
- Drive from Como to Vitznaucar 188.3 km
2h 17mCHF 32–46Train via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Brunnentrain Ir46 / ...
4h 21mCHF 44–123
Como to Vitznau by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Vitznau is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Vitznau is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Vitznau station. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Vitznau, Station via Luzern, Bahnhof and Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Vitznau. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Brunnen via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Como and Vitznau is 189 km. The road distance is 188.3 km.
The best way to get from Como to Vitznau without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Como to Vitznau, including transfers.
Como to Vitznau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Como to Vitznau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Vitznau is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Vitznau, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau hourly. Tickets cost CHF 55–95 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como to Luzern 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 16–24 and the journey takes 3h. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
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 Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–30
- 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
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 18–24
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bellinzona to Brunnen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Como to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Como to Vitznau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Como to Vitznau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Vitznau is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Como to Vitznau.
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