There are 4 ways to get from Colico to Lugano by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sorico, piazza C. Battisti to Cassarate, Monte Brèbus 631
2h 25mCHF 8–12Train
- Take the train from Colico to Monzatrain Re8 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain Ec
2h 34mCHF 11–67Drive 60.3 km
- Drive from Colico to Luganocar 60.3 km
1h 14mCHF 10–15Bus via Menaggio Piazza Roma
- Take the bus from Colico to Menaggio Piazza Romabus C110
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Castagnolabus C112
2h 50mCHF 12–16
Colico to Lugano by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colico to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 8 - SFr 12 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Colico to Lugano is to drive which takes 1h 14m 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 Sorico, piazza C. Battisti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
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 34m.
The distance between Colico and Lugano is 66 km. The road distance is 60.3 km.
The best way to get from Colico to Lugano without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 12.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Colico to Lugano, including transfers.
Colico to Lugano bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Sorico, piazza C. Battisti station.
Colico to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Colico station.
The best way to get from Colico to Lugano is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 10 - SFr 70 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Colico, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
PostAuto AG operates a bus from Sorico, piazza C. Battisti to Cassarate, Monte Brè once daily. Tickets cost CHF 5–8 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colico to Lugano via Monza in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Colico to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- 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 5–7
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 20–27
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Sorico, piazza C. Battisti to Cassarate, Monte Brè
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- info@asfautolinee.it
- Website
- 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/?lang=en
Bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Castagnola
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/?lang=en
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More Questions & Answers
Colico to Lugano bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Cassarate, Monte Brè station.
Colico to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colico to Lugano is 60 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Colico to Lugano.
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