There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Capolago by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train via Mendrisio
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mendrisiotrain Re80
4h 53mCHF 92–188Bus via Monza
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falconebus Autolinee Federico 26A
8h 41mCHF 28–39Drive 632.7 km
- Drive from Rome to Capolagocar 632.7 km
6h 2mCHF 100–144Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FCO - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Capolago-Riva S.Vitaletrain
4h 48mCHF 47–121Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Capolago-Riva S. Vitaletrain Re80
5h 10mCHF 94–133Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Comobus 518
10h 10mCHF 39–66Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FCO - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Mendrisiotrain
5h 7mCHF 49–155
Rome to Capolago by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Capolago is to bus via Monza which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Capolago is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Capolago. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Capolago-Riva S. Vitale via Milano Centrale and Mendrisio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Rome and Capolago is 623 km. The road distance is 632.7 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Capolago without a car is to train via Mendrisio which takes 4h 53m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Rome to Capolago, including transfers.
Rome to Capolago train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Capolago is to train via Mendrisio which takes 4h 53m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus via Monza, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 8h 41m.
Rome to Capolago train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Capolago is 633 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Rome to Capolago.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Capolago, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Capolago-Riva S. Vitale via Milano Centrale and Mendrisio in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, Autolinee Federico operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falcone once a week. Tickets cost CHF 22–35 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–140
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–150
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–150
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–330
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–150
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–90
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- CHF 65–85
- Smart Flex
- CHF 70–90
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Milano Centrale to Capolago-Riva S. Vitale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Capolago-Riva S.Vitale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Monza to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–3
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falcone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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