How to travel from Lugano to Como

International travel from Lugano, Switzerland to Como, Italy is: Partially open.

Can I enter Italy if coming from Switzerland?

Entry into Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Como if traveling from Lugano?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)

What measures do I need to follow in Como, Italy due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Italy must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 5/26/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Lugano and Como.

The current restriction level for returning to Lugano, Switzerland from Italy is: Fully open.

Am I allowed to reenter Lugano, Switzerland from Como, Italy?

Reentering Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Lugano from Como?

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

Which rules do I need to follow in Lugano, Switzerland regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Switzerland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 5/23/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Lugano from Como here.

There are 2 ways to get from Lugano to Como: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Como from Lugano is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Como:

Taking a bus is usually $10 (€9) less than taking a train to Como, which costs on average $16 (€14) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Lugano to Como is by train with an average journey time of 35 min.

There are alternative travel options to Como that can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 40 min.

You should expect to travel around 14 miles (23 km) between Lugano and Como.

The average frequency per day from Lugano to Como is:

• 50 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lugano and Como as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lugano to Como:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Lugano, Stazione FS and arrive in Como, Centro (Area di Servizio AGIP).
• Most travelers catch their train from Lugano, Stazione and arrive in Como S. Giovanni.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lugano to Como:

• You can travel from Lugano to Como by bus with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $6 (€5) with Flixbus from Lugano to Como.
• You can travel from Lugano to Como by train with Trenitalia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $16 (€14) with Trenitalia from Lugano to Como.

Before traveling from Lugano to Como, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this trip costs on average $6 (€5) one way.
• A train ticket for this route costs on average $16 (€14) one way.

But we recommend booking Lugano to Como tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.