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Pinacoteca Civica di Como
Pinacoteca Civica di Como displays paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a former palace.
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Como will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
It's difficult to get from Lucerne to Como without transferring at least once.
IC 21 659 | 659 · RE 80 25511 | 25511
IR 26 2327 | 2327 · IC 2 877 | 877 · RE 80 25529 | 25529
IR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 2 861 | 861 · RE 80 25513 | 25513
IC 21 663 | 663 · RE 80 25817 | 25817
IC 21 663 | 663 · RE 80 25515 | 25515
IC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25523 | 25523
IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869 · RE 80 25521 | 25521
IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519
IC 21 663 | 663 · RE 80 25515 | 25515
IR 26 2315 | 2315 · IC 2 865 | 865 · RE 80 25517 | 25517Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. 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 $11, and a flight costs an average of $37.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $522 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 36m 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 Lucerne to Como:
A bus is $36 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Como costing on average $59 (€59).
A bus is $499 (€499) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Como costing on average $522 (€522).
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 42m.
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€59) compared to roughly $80 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€21). The journey takes 2h 42m versus 2h 36m 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.
Direct services run with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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 Lucerne to Como trains for today, Saturday, July 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR VAE 2033 | 2033+ IC 2 1479 | 1479 | 4:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 6:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IR 26 2331 | 2331 · IC 2 881 | 881 · RE 80 25533 | 25533 | 5:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 7:26 PM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
EC 25 | 25+ IR VAE 2035 | 2035 | 5:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 7:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 683 | 683 · RE 80 25837 | 25837 | 6:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h31 | 8:49 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 683 | 683 · RE 80 25535 | 25535 | 6:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 8:26 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
EC 27 | 27+ IR VAE 2037 | 2037 | 6:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 8:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IR 26 2335 | 2335 · IC 2 885 | 885 · RE 80 25537 | 25537 | 7:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 9:26 PM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
EC 29 | 29+ IR VAE 2039 | 2039 | 7:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 9:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 687 | 687 | 8:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h12 | 10:30 PM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 26 2339 | 2339 · IC 2 889 | 889 | 9:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h12 | 11:30 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 691 | 691 | 10:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h12 | 12:30 AM Chiasso station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 26 2343 | 2343 · IC 2 895 | 895 · S 10 25149 | 25149 | 11:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h50 | 2:08 AM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, July 26 | |||||
IC 21 659 | 659 · RE 80 25511 | 25511 | 6:18 AM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 8:26 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
S 1 21114 | 21114 · EC 11 | 11 | 6:21 AM Lucerne station | 2h34 | 8:55 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
EV EV1 31323 | 31323 · S 3 21323 | 21323 · EC 11 | 11 | 6:29 AM Lucerne | 2h26 | 8:55 AM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
IR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 2 861 | 861 · RE 80 25513 | 25513 | 7:18 AM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 9:26 AM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
IR VAE 2015 | 2015+ EC 13 | 13 | 7:39 AM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 9:55 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 663 | 663 · RE 80 25515 | 25515 | 8:18 AM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 10:26 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 663 | 663 · RE 80 25817 | 25817 | 8:18 AM Lucerne station | 2h31 | 10:49 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IR VAE 2017 | 2017+ EC 301 | 301 | 8:39 AM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 10:55 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IR 26 2315 | 2315 · IC 2 865 | 865 · RE 80 25517 | 25517 | 9:18 AM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 11:26 AM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
IR VAE 2019 | 2019+ EC 15 | 15 | 9:39 AM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 11:55 AM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25519 | 25519 | 10:18 AM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 12:26 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 667 | 667 · RE 80 25821 | 25821 | 10:18 AM Lucerne station | 2h31 | 12:49 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IR VAE 2021 | 2021+ EC 153 | 153 | 10:39 AM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 12:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869 · RE 80 25521 | 25521 | 11:18 AM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 1:26 PM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
IR VAE 2023 | 2023+ EC 19 | 19 | 11:39 AM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 1:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25523 | 25523 | 12:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 2:26 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 671 | 671 · RE 80 25825 | 25825 | 12:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h31 | 2:49 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IR VAE 2025 | 2025+ EC 151 | 151 | 12:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 2:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · RE 80 25525 | 25525 | 1:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 3:26 PM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
IR VAE 2027 | 2027+ EC 21 | 21 | 1:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 3:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 675 | 675 · RE 80 25527 | 25527 | 2:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 4:26 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 675 | 675 · RE 80 25829 | 25829 | 2:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h31 | 4:49 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IR VAE 2029 | 2029+ EC 37 | 37 | 2:39 PM Lucerne station | 2h16 | 4:55 PM Chiasso station | 1 transfer | |
IR 26 2327 | 2327 · IC 2 877 | 877 · RE 80 25529 | 25529 | 3:18 PM Lucerne station | 2h08 | 5:26 PM Chiasso station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Lucerne to Como run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€46) but you can travel from only $11 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:36, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€46) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 3:36 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Como — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Como trip today.
Pinacoteca Civica di Como displays paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a former palace.
Museo Archeologico Paolo Giovio presents Roman and regional archaeological finds, helping visitors understand Como’s ancient origins and daily life.
Tempio Voltiano preserves scientific instruments and memorabilia linked to Alessandro Volta, making it essential for science and local history fans.
Lungolago di Como is the city’s signature lakeside promenade, ideal for scenic walks, ferry views, and easy access to monuments and gardens.
Piazza Cavour is Como’s main waterfront square, a lively meeting point with broad lake views and direct links to the historic center.
Piazza del Duomo is the monumental heart of Como, surrounded by the cathedral, Broletto, and elegant buildings perfect for first-time visitors.
Buckwheat polenta from the Alpine area, often served with butter, cheese, or stews. It is a staple of Lombard mountain cooking around Lake Como.
Freshwater lake fish, usually perch fillets, served with buttered risotto. It is one of the best-known traditional dishes of Lake Como.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red wine with vegetables. A classic hearty Lombard dish often paired with polenta in Como.
Elegant lakeside fine dining known for refined Italian tasting menus and polished service in central Como.
Historic traditional restaurant serving classic Lombard dishes, polenta, and lake fish in a warm old-town setting.
Popular casual spot for wood-fired pizza and Southern Italian dishes, lively and reliable for a relaxed meal.
Moderate for Italy. Hotels by the lake raise costs, but cafes, casual dining and local transit remain manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Como San Giovanni -> Piazza Cavour, Como
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Como trains use the Luzern Bhf to Chiasso station pair. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Como train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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