
Business
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Free drinks
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Newspapers and magazines
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£62
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£75
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
4 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
5 h 2 m
Trains on 05 Sept
3
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montreux to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montreux to Como will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 3 trains from Montreux to Como, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 5 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 7 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 Montreux to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, while a train costs an average of £89.
Distance: 181 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£89 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £97 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 31m Average total duration 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montreux to Como:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montreux to Como costing on average £89.
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 1m.
Tickets start at around £89 compared to roughly £97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £8. The journey takes 4h 48m versus 3h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Montreux to Como trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:10 Montreux | 5h39 | 12:49 Como | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:08 Montreux | 5h18 | 13:26 Como | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Montreux to Como run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:02, the last at 19:31. The fastest train covers the 181 km distance in 4h 52m.
Distance 181 km |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 52m |
First train 4:02 |
Last train 19:31 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Discover the best of Como — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Como trip today.
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, displaying scientific instruments and documents that introduce Como’s celebrated physicist.
Art museum in Palazzo Volpi, with paintings, sculpture and exhibitions spanning local history from the Middle Ages onwards.
City archaeology museum with Roman finds, prehistoric objects and artefacts that trace the area’s long settlement history.
Elegant waterfront promenade lined with gardens, monuments and lake views, ideal for a relaxed walk near the centre.
Hilltop terrace above Como reached by funicular, loved for broad lake panoramas and peaceful walks around the village edge.
Popular square beside the cathedral, surrounded by historic buildings and a natural starting point for exploring the old town.
Buckwheat polenta enriched with butter and local cheeses, especially from the alpine Lake Como area. A hearty staple of mountain kitchens.
Salted, air-dried lake fish traditionally caught in Lake Como, usually served grilled or with polenta. It reflects the area’s fishing heritage.
Creamy risotto made with perch fillets from the lake, often finished with butter and sage. It is one of Como’s best-known fish dishes.
Elegant lakeside dining in Cernobbio, known for refined Italian cooking, seafood and polished service in a romantic setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant near the centre, serving Lombard dishes, polenta specialities and local wines in a warm classic dining room.
Casual, established spot for regional Italian cooking, with fresh pasta, lake fish and a relaxed atmosphere close to the historic centre.
Moderate for Italy: lakefront hotels can be pricey, but dining and local buses are reasonable. Tourist areas cost more than inland neighbourhoods.
Service may be included via coperto; rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is enough in cafés.
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Como San Giovanni -> Piazza Cavour, Como
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montreux to Como 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 Como, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Montreux to Como trains use the Montreux to Chiasso station pair, with some services arriving at Como S. Giovanni. Use this guide to compare Montreux and Como train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Montreux has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zurcher, La Rouvenaz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Montreux. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Montreux. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Montreux: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Montreux: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montreux: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Eurotel Montreux, Hotel Eden Palace au Lac.
Montreux, Gare has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Montreux, Gare.
Wi-Fi is available at Montreux, Gare. ATMs are available at Montreux, Gare.
Available at Montreux, Gare: Parking, WC.
Available at Montreux, Gare: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montreux, Gare.
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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