There are 6 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lago di Como by plane, train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Saronno to Como Lagotrain
2h 25m€75–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Comobus
4h 27m€12–17Bus via Como
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Comobus
3h 26mTrain
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
3h 38m€73–231Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Como245.3 km
2h 48mDrive 245.3 km
- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Comocar 245.3 km
2h 48m€43–62
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lago di Como by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lago di Como is to bus which costs €12 - €17 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lago di Como is to fly and train which takes 2h 25m and costs €75 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lago di Como. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Como - Cavour via Como - Chiesa di San Zenone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lago di Como. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Como S. Giovanni via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Lago di Como is 256 km. The road distance is 245.3 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lago di Como without a car is to bus via Como which takes 3h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lago di Como, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lago di Como bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lago di Como train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lago di Como is to bus via Como which takes 3h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €240 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Lago di Como, Italy?
Onebus operates a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Como once a week, and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni hourly. Tickets cost €70–220 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–330
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Saronno to Como Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–220
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Zürich Hbf to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lago di Como bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Como station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lago di Como train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lago di Como is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lago di Como.
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