What's the best way to get from Como to Lugano?

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Como to Lugano among Omio's users.

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

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

Which travel companies can get me from Como to Lugano?

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

Can I find a direct route between Como and Lugano?

Yes, there are direct services available from Como to Lugano with the following travel companies: 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Infobus. 12 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord.

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Compare bus and train for Como to Lugano

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 44m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 14 miles (24 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Driving
€25 Average price	€7 Average price Cheapest	€50 Average price (fuel + tolls)
1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	44m Average total duration (door-to-door)
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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

The cheapest way to travel from Como to Lugano is a bus with an average price of €7.

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

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

The fastest way to travel from Como to Lugano is by bus with an average journey time of 44m.

Other travel options to Lugano take longer:

Train takes on average 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Como and Lugano including taking a bus and train.

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from Como to Lugano

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBus
6:40 PM0h40
Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
7:20 PMLugano, Via Ciani
€111One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
6:40 PM0h40
Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
7:20 PMLugano, Via Ciani
€111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

EuroCity 36
6:51 PM0h37
Como San Giovanni
7:28 PMLugano FLP
€241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Train

Bus

EuroCity 16
1:51 PM0h37
Como San Giovanni
2:28 PMLugano FLP
€241One-way
0 transfers
EuroCity 30
12:51 PM0h37
Como San Giovanni
1:28 PMLugano FLP
€241One-way
0 transfers
EuroCity 24
5:51 PM0h37
Como San Giovanni
6:28 PMLugano FLP
€241One-way
0 transfers

FlixBus
7:55 AM0h50
Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
8:45 AMLugano, Via Ciani
€111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
9:55 AM0h50
Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
10:45 AMLugano, Via Ciani
€111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:00 PM0h55
Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
10:55 PMLugano, Via Ciani
€111One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Como to Lugano

Travel to Lugano 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 Como to Lugano.

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

The cheapest way to travel from Como to Lugano is a bus with an average price of €7.

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

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

The fastest way to travel from Como to Lugano is by bus with an average journey time of 44m.

Other travel options to Lugano take longer:

Train takes on average 45m.

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

The average frequency per day from Como to Lugano is:

Around 12 trains per day.
Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Como and Lugano 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 Como to Lugano:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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