Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Lugano to Como?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lugano to Como: Trains mostly depart from Lugano FLP and arrive in Como San Giovanni. Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).

Which travel companies can get me from Lugano to Como?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lugano to Como, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord to go to Como by train. Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Infobus to go to Como by bus.

Can I find a direct route between Lugano and Como?

Yes, there are direct services available from Lugano to Como with the following travel companies: 11 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord. 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Infobus.

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Compare bus and train for Lugano to Como

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 14 miles (24 km)

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$31 Average price	$9 Average price Cheapest
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions
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Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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How to get from Lugano to Como by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

The best way to travel from Lugano to Como is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
1:15 PM0h45
Lugano, Via Ciani
2:00 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$111One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
1:15 PM0h45
Lugano, Via Ciani
2:00 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

EuroCity 31
10:30 AM0h38
Lugano FLP
11:08 AMComo San Giovanni
$341One-way
0 transfers

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Train

Bus

EuroCity 13
9:30 AM0h38
Lugano FLP
10:08 AMComo San Giovanni
$341One-way
0 transfers
EuroCity 15
11:30 AM0h38
Lugano FLP
12:08 PMComo San Giovanni
$341One-way
0 transfers
EuroCity 11
8:30 AM0h38
Lugano FLP
9:08 AMComo San Giovanni
$321One-way
0 transfers

FlixBus
7:35 AM0h45
Lugano, Via Ciani
8:20 AMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$191One-way
0 transfers
2495
8:50 PM0h50
Lugano, Via Ciani
9:40 PMComo, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
$311One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lugano to Como

Travel to Como easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lugano to Como.

There are 2 options to travel between Lugano and Como including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Lugano to Como is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Como:

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Como costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Lugano to Como is by train with an average journey time of 38m.

Other travel options to Como take longer:

Bus takes on average 40m.

The distance from Lugano to Como is approximately 14 miles (24 km).

The average frequency per day from Lugano to Como is:

Around 11 trains per day.
Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lugano and Como as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lugano to Como:

Trains mostly depart from Lugano FLP and arrive in Como San Giovanni.
Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lugano to Como, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord to go to Como by train.
Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Infobus to go to Como by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lugano to Como with the following travel companies:

11 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord.
6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Lugano to Como often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Bellagio, Milan Centrale, Milan Malpensa Airport, Venice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Como and these popular destinations at a great price.

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