In France the closest for tourist interests would be Colmar or Strasbourg. In Italy that would be Milan, perhaps Como may be slightly closer. But these are 3-4 hours away each way. Check train schedule with www.sbb.ch.
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Is there a direct train from Zurich to Como? Yes, there is a direct train from Zurich to Como. We usually find around 29 direct trains on the route from Zurich to Como every weekday.
Switzerland lies in the heart of Europe. It shares its 1,935km-long border with five countries: Italy, France, Germany, Austria and the Principality of Liechtenstein.
About the journey by train from Zurich to Lake ComoThe average journey time by train between Zurich and Como is 3 hours and 41 minutes. The quickest route is 2 hours and 58 minutes.
For those who want to explore another country, but don't want to venture too far, Lugano, Switzerland is just an hour away by car or train from Lake Como.