There are 5 ways to get from Como to Monte Brè funicular by train, bus, car, train (Trenitalia), or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 2 bus
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to LuganoRe80 / ...
- Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione to Cassarate, Monte Brè2
56 minCHF 6–54Train
cheapest- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to LuganoRe80 / ...
1h 5mCHF 3–55Bus
- Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo CianiItabus
1h 22mCHF 4–28Drive 34.1 km
- Drive from Como to Monte Brè funicular34.1 km
28 minCHF 6–8Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Como to Lugano33 km
1h 4mCHF 4
Como to Monte Brè funicular by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Monte Brè funicular is to rideshare which costs SFr 4 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Monte Brè funicular is to drive which takes 28 min and costs SFr 5 - SFr 8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Como P.le S. Gottardo and arriving at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Lugano. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Como and Monte Brè funicular is 33 km. The road distance is 34.1 km.
The best way to get from Como to Monte Brè funicular without a car is to train and line 2 bus which takes 56 min and costs SFr 6 - SFr 55.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Como to Monte Brè funicular, including transfers.
Como to Monte Brè funicular bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Como P.le S. Gottardo station.
Como to Monte Brè funicular train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Monte Brè funicular is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs SFr 4 - SFr 28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 3 - SFr 55 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Monte Brè funicular, Switzerland?
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 4–28 and the journey takes 55 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 16–29 and the journey takes 35 min. Two other operators also service this route.
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- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 35 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
- 38 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
- +41 (0)58.866.72.42
- info@tplsa.ch
- Website
- tplsa.ch
Bus from Lugano, Stazione to Cassarate, Monte Brè
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 3
- Schedules at
- tplsa.ch
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–28
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 6
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Como to Monte Brè funicular bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.
Como to Monte Brè funicular train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Monte Brè funicular is 34 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Como to Monte Brè funicular.
There are 6281+ hotels available in Monte Brè funicular.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Como and Monte Brè funicular. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.























