There are 6 ways to get from Lago di Como to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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
best- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2h 36mCHF 45–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4hCHF 14–23Bus via Como
- Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
3h 4mCHF 51–76Drive 236.1 km
- Drive from Como to Zurichcar 236.1 km
2h 42mCHF 40–58Train, fly
- Take the train from Como Lago to Saronnotrain
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3h 35mCHF 74–203Train via Biasca
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Biascatrain S10
- Take the train from Biasca to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
5h 3mCHF 50–77
Lago di Como to Zurich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lago di Como to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 23 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Lago di Como to Zurich is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Como Piazzale San Gottardo and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Como S.Giovanni and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Lago di Como and Zurich is 206 km. The road distance is 236.1 km.
The best way to get from Lago di Como to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.
The train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb takes 2h 36m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lago di Como to Zurich bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Como Piazzale San Gottardo station.
Lago di Como to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Lago di Como to Zurich is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus via Como, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Lago di Como, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai once a week. Tickets cost CHF 50–75 and the journey takes 1h 56m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–330
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como Lago to Saronno
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Biasca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Biasca to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- 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
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–23
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Lago di Como to Zurich bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Lago di Como to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lago di Como to Zurich is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Lago di Como to Zurich.
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