What is the cheapest way to get from Como to Kriens?

The cheapest way to get from Como to Kriens is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Como to Kriens?

The fastest way to get from Como to Kriens is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Kriens?

No, there is no direct bus from Como to Kriens. However, there are services departing from Chiasso, Stazione and arriving at Kriens, Schachenstrasse via Chiasso and Luzern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Como and Kriens?

No, there is no direct train from Como to Kriens. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Kriens Mattenhof via Arth-Goldau and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Como to Kriens?

The distance between Como and Kriens is 192 km. The road distance is 197 km.

How do I travel from Como to Kriens without a car?

The best way to get from Como to Kriens without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 140.

How long does it take to get from Como to Kriens?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Como to Kriens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Kriens bus from?

Como to Kriens bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, depart from Chiasso station.

Where do I catch the Como to Kriens train from?

Como to Kriens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.

Train or bus from Como to Kriens?

The best way to get from Como to Kriens is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 48 - SFr 51 and takes 4h.

Where does the Como to Kriens bus arrive?

Como to Kriens bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, arrive at Luthern station.

Where does the Como to Kriens train arrive?

Como to Kriens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Como to Kriens?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Kriens is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Como to Kriens.

How do I get a train ticket from Como to Kriens?

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Where can I stay near Kriens?

There are 577+ hotels available in Kriens.

Como to Kriens - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Como to Kriens by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-GoldauEc
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to LuzernVae / ...
2h 48m
CHF 47–137
Drive 197 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Como to Kriens197 km
2h 9m
CHF 32–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiasso to Luthern
4h
CHF 49–51
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to LocarnoRe80
2. Take the train from Locarno to LuzernIr26 / ...
5h 37m
CHF 42–75

Como to Kriens by train

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2h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.1 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Como, Italy and Kriens, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Kriens Mattenhof via Arth-Goldau and Luzern in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, Bartolini Turismo operates a bus from Chiasso to Luthern twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 47 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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