There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Lago di Como by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Zurich
best- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
6h 21m€174–533Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus FlixBus N1524
- Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport T1 to Como P.le S. Gottardobus flibco
6h 45m€29–62Drive 342.1 km
- Drive from Geneva to Comocar 342.1 km
3h 46m€60–87Fly, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
4h 27m€182–517Train
- Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
- Take the train from Locarno to Como S. Giovannitrain Re80
6h 39m€157–544Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Como Lagotrain R17 / ...
7h 45m€33–56
Geneva to Lago di Como by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lago di Como is to bus and train which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Lago di Como is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Lago di Como. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Como P.le S. Gottardo via Milan Malpensa Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Lago di Como. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Como S. Giovanni via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Geneva and Lago di Como is 479 km. The road distance is 342.1 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Lago di Como without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 6h 21m and costs €170 - €550.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Geneva to Lago di Como, including transfers.
Geneva to Lago di Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Lago di Como train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Lago di Como is to train via Zurich which takes 6h 21m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Lago di Como, Italy?
You can take a train from Genève to Como S. Giovanni via Zürich HB in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Como P.le S. Gottardo via Milan and Milan Malpensa Airport T1 in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–390
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–310
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–230
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–230
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €150–470
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Locarno to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–75
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Locarno to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Cadorna to Como Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milan Malpensa Airport T1 to Como P.le S. Gottardo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- [email protected]
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Milan Malpensa Airport T1 to Como P.le S. Gottardo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Lago di Como bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Geneva to Lago di Como train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Lago di Como is 342 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Geneva to Lago di Como.
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