- Must visit
Swiss Museum of Transport
Switzerland’s most visited museum, covering rail, road, aviation, space, and communication with large interactive exhibits. A top choice for families and transport enthusiasts.
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
2 h 43 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Como to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Como to Lucerne will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
Of the 1 trains that leave Como for Lucerne on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 43 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 43 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.
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178Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Como to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $41.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Como to Lucerne:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Lucerne costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Lucerne costing on average $98 (€80).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
The journey is about 5m faster (2h 27m by train vs 2h 32m by car) and roughly $23 (€19) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($75 (€61) vs $97 (€79)). 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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 Lucerne trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 21 664 | 664 | 5:30 AM Chiasso station | 2h11 | 7:41 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2 1462 | 1462 · S 3 21326 | 21326 | 6:04 AM Chiasso station | 2h17 | 8:21 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25502 | 25502 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 | 6:34 AM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 8:41 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2 1466 | 1466+ IR VAE 2010 | 2010 | 7:04 AM Chiasso station | 2h17 | 9:21 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25506 | 25506 · IC 21 668 | 668 | 7:34 AM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 9:41 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EC 10 | 10+ IR VAE 2012 | 2012 | 8:05 AM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 10:21 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25508 | 25508 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 | 8:34 AM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 10:41 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
EC 12 | 12+ IR VAE 2014 | 2014 | 9:05 AM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 11:21 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25510 | 25510 · IC 21 672 | 672 | 9:34 AM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 11:41 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EC 30314 | 30314+ IR VAE 2016 | 2016 | 10:05 AM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 12:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25512 | 25512 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 | 10:34 AM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 12:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2 1474 | 1474+ IR VAE 2018 | 2018 | 11:05 AM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 1:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EC 30178 | 30178 | 11:24 AM Chiasso station | 2h17 | 1:41 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 80 25514 | 25514 · EC 30178 | 30178 | 11:34 AM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 1:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EC 30150 | 30150+ IR VAE 2020 | 2020 | 12:05 PM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 2:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25516 | 25516 · IC 2 878 | 878 · IR 26 2324 | 2324 | 12:34 PM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 2:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
EC 30 | 30+ IR VAE 2022 | 2022 | 1:05 PM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 3:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25518 | 25518 · IC 21 680 | 680 | 1:34 PM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 3:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EC 16 | 16+ IR VAE 2024 | 2024 | 2:05 PM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 4:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25520 | 25520 · IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 26 2328 | 2328 | 2:34 PM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 4:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
EC 152 | 152+ IR VAE 2026 | 2026 | 3:05 PM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 5:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25522 | 25522 · IC 21 684 | 684 | 3:34 PM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 5:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EC 20 | 20+ IR VAE 2028 | 2028 | 4:05 PM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 6:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25524 | 25524 · IC 2 886 | 886 · IR 26 2332 | 2332 | 4:34 PM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 6:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
EC 22 | 22+ IR VAE 2030 | 2030 | 5:05 PM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 7:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25526 | 25526 · IC 21 688 | 688 | 5:34 PM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 7:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EC 24 | 24+ IR VAE 2032 | 2032 | 6:05 PM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 8:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25528 | 25528 · IC 2 890 | 890 · IR 26 2336 | 2336 | 6:34 PM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 8:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
EC 36 | 36+ IR VAE 2034 | 2034 | 7:05 PM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 9:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25530 | 25530 · IC 21 692 | 692 | 7:34 PM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 9:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
EC 26 | 26 · S 3 21382 | 21382 | 8:05 PM Chiasso station | 2h16 | 10:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
RE 80 25532 | 25532 · IC 2 894 | 894 · IR 26 2340 | 2340 | 8:34 PM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 10:41 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 80 25532 | 25532 · IC 2 894 | 894 · S 3 21384 | 21384 | 8:34 PM Chiasso station | 2h19 | 10:53 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
RE 80 25534 | 25534 · IC 21 696 | 696 | 9:34 PM Chiasso station | 2h07 | 11:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Como to Lucerne run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 11:34 PM |
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Discover the best of Lucerne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lucerne trip today.
Switzerland’s most visited museum, covering rail, road, aviation, space, and communication with large interactive exhibits. A top choice for families and transport enthusiasts.
Major art museum with works by Picasso, Paul Klee, and Impressionists from the Rosengart family collection. A compact but high-quality museum in the city center.
A geological and cultural museum complex with glacial potholes, mirror maze, and exhibits on Lucerne’s natural history. One of the city’s classic attractions.
The historic core of the city, filled with painted facades, guild houses, fountains, and narrow streets. It is the best area for first-time visitors to explore on foot.
Scenic lakeside walking area with mountain views, elegant hotels, and access to boat piers. A classic place for a relaxed stroll and photography.
Busy square near the lake and Chapel Bridge, often used as a meeting point and gateway between shopping streets, the waterfront, and major sightseeing areas.
A classic Lucerne specialty of puff pastry filled with a creamy ragout, traditionally with veal, mushrooms and sometimes raisins. It is one of the city’s signature festive dishes.
A hearty Swiss Alpine dish of macaroni, potatoes, cream, cheese and onions, often served with applesauce. It is popular across Central Switzerland and common in Lucerne.
Crisp pan-fried grated potatoes, originally a Swiss farmhouse dish and now a national staple. In Lucerne it is often served as a side or topped with cheese, egg or meat.
A long-established traditional Lucerne restaurant known for classic local cuisine, especially Luzerner Chügelipastete, in a warm historic setting.
An elegant riverside restaurant with refined Swiss and seasonal cuisine, known for polished service and views over the Reuss in the old town.
A famous historic restaurant serving upscale Swiss classics in a grand traditional interior, popular for special occasions and classic hospitality.
Lucerne is costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transport are pricey, though bakeries, supermarkets, and lunch specials can help cut daily costs.
Service is included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or adding CHF 5-10 for good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxis; small tips for hotel staff are optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Como to Lucerne 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 Lucerne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Como to Lucerne trains use the Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern Bhf. Use this guide to compare Como and Lucerne 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 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.
Luzern Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Luzern, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Bahnhof.
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