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Compare train, bus, and flight for Como to Lausanne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $567.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$96 Average price | $567 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Como to Lausanne
Compare the available ways to get from Como to Lausanne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Como to Lausanne:
A bus is $60 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Lausanne costing on average $96 (€81).
A bus is $530 (€445) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Lausanne costing on average $567 (€476).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around $96 (€81) compared to roughly $135 (€113) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€33). The journey takes 4h 36m versus 4h 10m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Como to Lausanne
How to get from Como to Lausanne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Como to Lausanne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:05 PM 10h10 Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) 12:15 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:05 PM 10h10 Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) 12:15 AM Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
U254697:15 AM 1h00 Milan Linate Airport 8:15 AM Geneva International Airport $93 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 25201+EuroCity 407:03 AM 4h45 Como San Giovanni 11:48 AM Lausanne station $112 1 One-way 1 transfer- Regionale TRENORD 25525 · Regionale TRENORD 25858 · Regionale TRENORD 10234+EuroCity 44
3:36 PM 5h12 Como San Giovanni 8:48 PM Lausanne station $113 1 One-way 3 transfers - S11 TRENORD 25057 · Regionale TRENORD 2532+EuroCity 44
3:20 PM 5h28 Como San Giovanni 8:48 PM Lausanne station $113 1 One-way 2 transfers
EW9823 · EW97483:50 PM 4h15 Milan Malpensa Airport 8:05 PM Geneva International Airport $227 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ2049 · AZ5782:00 PM 4h05 Milan Linate Airport 6:05 PM Geneva International Airport $312 1 One-way 1 transfer- AZ2013 · AZ576
6:30 AM 4h15 Milan Linate Airport 10:45 AM Geneva International Airport $312 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Como to Lausanne:
A bus is $60 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Como to Lausanne costing on average $96 (€81).
A bus is $530 (€445) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Lausanne costing on average $567 (€476).
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chiasso station and arrive in Lausanne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome.
- Travel with British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Swiss, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Gulf Air, AJet, Eurowings to go to Lausanne by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, DSB to go to Lausanne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lausanne by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air.
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