
Business
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Free drinks
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Newspapers and magazines
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£33
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£41
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 36 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 36 m
Trains on 17 Sept
3
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Como to Zurich Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Como to Zurich Airport will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 3 trains from Como to Zurich Airport, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Zurich Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £91.
Distance: 187 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£44 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £91 Average Price | £80 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Como to Zurich Airport:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Zurich Airport costing on average £44.
A coach is £64 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Zurich Airport costing on average £91.
Other travel options to Zurich Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 11m.
Flight takes on average 3h 35m.
The journey is about 7m faster (3h 11m by train vs 3h 18m by car) and roughly £36 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£44 vs £80). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Trenitalia.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Como to Zurich Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:51 Como | 2h36 | 8:27 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:51 Como | 2h36 | 9:27 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:34 Como | 2h37 | 10:11 Zurich Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Como to Zurich Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 18:51. The fastest train covers the 187 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 187 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 18:51 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Como to Zurich Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Como to Zurich Airport trains use the Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Como and Zurich Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Como S. Giovanni is 1 km from Como city centre. Public transport options include:
Como S. Giovanni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Como Caffe
Free Wi-Fi throughout the station. ATMs are two ATM machines on W. Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30. Information desks are on the ground level.
Luggage storage is located near the station.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como S. Giovanni: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como S. Giovanni: Accessible facilities include restrooms for passengers with limited mobility, reserved parking spots, visual and sound information systems for the public, and accessible ticket counters.
Nearby hotels include Palace Hotel, Hotel Borgovico, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
Como Borghi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Como Borghi.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Borghi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Como Borghi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Borghi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Borghi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Flori, Albergo Firenze, Hotel Metropole Suisse.
Como Lago has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Sociale, Osteria del Gallo
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Como Lago. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Como Lago. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Como Lago: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Como Lago: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Como Lago: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Metropole Suisse, Albergo Terminus Hotel, Hotel Barchetta Excelsior.
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