There are 3 ways to get from Como to Lugano, Centro by train (Trenitalia), rideshare, or car
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Como to Lugano, Centro by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Lugano, Centro is to rideshare which costs SFr 4 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Como to Lugano, Centro is to drive which takes 28 min and costs SFr 5 - SFr 8.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Lugano. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Como and Lugano, Centro is 30 km. The road distance is 33.8 km.
The best way to get from Como to Lugano, Centro without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs SFr 3 - SFr 55.
The train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Como to Lugano, Centro train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
Como to Lugano, Centro train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Lugano, Centro is 34 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Como to Lugano, Centro.
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What companies run services between Como, Italy and Lugano, Centro, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 16–29 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–29
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 35–55
- 2nd Class
- CHF 14–19
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Como to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Como and Lugano, Centro. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.