The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Como San Giovanni
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Como San Giovanni is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Como San Giovanni will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
Of the 12 trains that leave Zurich HB for Como San Giovanni every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 179 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 35 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.
EuroCity 29
EuroCity 27
EuroCity 11
EuroCity 13
EuroCity 123
EuroCity 29
EuroCity 27
EuroCity 11
EuroCity 13
EuroCity 123Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich HB to Como San Giovanni
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Como San Giovanni among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £61.
Distance: 179 km
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Live departures
Zurich HB to Como San Giovanni train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Como San Giovanni trains for today, Thursday 5 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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EuroCity 21 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 2h35 | 15:08 Como San Giovanni | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 37 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 2h35 | 16:08 Como San Giovanni | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 23 | 14:33 Zurich HB | 2h35 | 17:08 Como San Giovanni | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 25 | 16:33 Zurich HB | 2h35 | 19:08 Como San Giovanni | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 27 | 17:33 Zurich HB | 2h35 | 20:08 Como San Giovanni | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 29 | 18:33 Zurich HB | 2h35 | 21:08 Como San Giovanni | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 6 March | |||||
EuroCity 11 | 05:33 Zurich HB | 2h35 | 08:08 Como San Giovanni | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 13 | 06:33 Zurich HB | 2h35 | 09:08 Como San Giovanni | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 31 | 07:33 Zurich HB | 2h35 | 10:08 Como San Giovanni | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 15 | 08:33 Zurich HB | 2h35 | 11:08 Como San Giovanni | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 19 | 10:33 Zurich HB | 2h35 | 13:08 Como San Giovanni | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 151 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 2h35 | 14:08 Como San Giovanni | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Como San Giovanni
Trains from Zurich HB to Como San Giovanni run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 18:33. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 18:33 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Zurich HB to Como San Giovanni trainsTrenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Zurich HB and Como San Giovanni from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich HB to Como San Giovanni train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Como San Giovanni 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 San Giovanni, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Como San Giovanni
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the station.
- Located near the station.
- Como Caffe
- Accessible facilities include restrooms for passengers with limited mobility, reserved parking spots, visual and sound information systems for the public, and accessible ticket counters.
- Palace Hotel
- Hotel Borgovico
- Hotel Metropole Suisse
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30
- On the ground level.
- Bus lines: C10, C30, D10
- Train lines: S11, R18, SBB Regio, SBB EC


