How to get from Zurich to Como
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Como. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 25m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 179 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
179 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €48Reading date not recorded | 4h 15m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 4h 25m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€48Reading date not recorded4h 15m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Sep 84h 25m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Como: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich → Zurich AirportbusCity transit·10m
- 2Zurich Airport → Luganobus
FlixBus·2h 40m - 3Lugano → ComobusFlixBus·40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Zurich to Como
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 13:05 and the last at 13:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 13:05 | 13:05 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusZurich Airport-Lugano, Lugano-ComoBook →
SBBZurich-LuganoBook →Airport shuttle busLugano-Lugano AirportBook →Local busLugano Airport-ComoBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, SBB, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Como works
Okay, so for your trip to Como, you'll want to head to Zurich Airport bright and early. Catch the 06:30 FlixBus there, which should get you to Lugano in about two hours and forty minutes. You'll have a bit of a transfer in Lugano before hopping on the next FlixBus at 09:45. This second leg is a shorter ride, only forty minutes, taking you directly to Como. You should arrive in Como around 10:25, making the total journey about four hours and twenty-five minutes with two transfers. The connection in Lugano is comfortable, giving you a good amount of time between buses.
Zurich to Como: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Como?
The most useful route takes about 4h 25m by bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Como from Zurich?
About 179 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Como cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €27. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Como?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, SBB, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Como?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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