There are 4 ways to get from Colico to Lugano by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Colico to Domaso Piazza GhislanzoniC10
- Take the bus from Domaso, piazza Ghislanzoni to Cassarate, Monte Brè631
2h 42mCHF 8–12Train
- Take the train from Colico to MonzaRe 8 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to LuganoRe 80 / ...
2h 47mCHF 9–22Drive 60.1 km
- Drive from Colico to Lugano60.1 km
1h 12mCHF 10–15Bus via Menaggio Piazza Roma
- Take the bus from Colico to Menaggio Piazza RomaC10
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to CastagnolaC12
2h 50mCHF 12–15
Colico to Lugano by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colico to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 7 - SFr 12 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Colico to Lugano is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 15.
No, there is no direct bus from Colico to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Colico and arriving at Cassarate, Monte Brè via Domaso, piazza Ghislanzoni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Colico to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Colico and arriving at Lugano via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Colico and Lugano is 66 km. The road distance is 60.1 km.
The best way to get from Colico to Lugano without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs SFr 7 - SFr 12.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Colico to Lugano, including transfers.
Colico to Lugano bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Colico station.
Colico to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., depart from Colico station.
The best way to get from Colico to Lugano is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs SFr 7 - SFr 12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 22 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Colico, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Colico to Cassarate, Monte Brè via Domaso, piazza Ghislanzoni in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colico to Lugano via Monza in around 2h 47m.
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- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Colico to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Monza to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Monza to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 9–13
- 2nd Class
- CHF 11–15
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- info@asfautolinee.it
- Website
- asfautolinee.it
Bus from Colico to Domaso Piazza Ghislanzoni
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/
Bus from Colico to Menaggio Piazza Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–9
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/
Bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Castagnola
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Domaso, piazza Ghislanzoni to Cassarate, Monte Brè
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
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More Questions & Answers
Colico to Lugano bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Domaso Piazza Ghislanzoni station.
Colico to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colico to Lugano is 60 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Colico to Lugano.
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