How can I get from Como to Lugano?

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

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

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: 11 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.

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Compare train and bus 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 $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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Most popular Train	Bus
$30 Average price	$8 Average price Cheapest
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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

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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
8:30 AM0h50
Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
9:20 AMLugano, Via Ciani
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
8:30 AM0h50
Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
9:20 AMLugano, Via Ciani
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

EuroCity 150
11:51 AM0h37
Como San Giovanni
12:28 PMLugano FLP
$311One-way
0 transfers

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Train

Bus

178
10:58 AM0h52
Como San Giovanni
11:50 AMLugano station
$311One-way
0 transfers
EuroCity 178
10:58 AM0h52
Como San Giovanni
11:50 AMLugano FLP
$311One-way
0 transfers
14
9:51 AM0h37
Como San Giovanni
10:28 AMLugano station
$311One-way
0 transfers

FlixBus
11:40 AM0h40
Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)
12:20 PMLugano, Via Ciani
$161One-way
0 transfers
2494
8:00 AM0h55
Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
8:55 AMLugano, Via Ciani
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
6:30 PM0h40
Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)
7:10 PMLugano, Via Ciani
$81One-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 train and bus.

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

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

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

The fastest way to travel from Como to Lugano is by train with an average journey time of 37m.

Other travel options to Lugano take longer:

Bus takes on average 40m.

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 train and bus 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 Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Lugano by train.
Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Infobus to go to Lugano by bus.

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

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

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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