How to get from Zurich to Como
A real 3-leg route: bus. Door to door 4h 25m, from €27.
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.
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.
2 ways from Zurich to Como: train, bus
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.
Along the way to Como
DepartureZurichChange hereZurich AirportWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Zurich to Como
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €27. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Como?+−
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus.
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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