There are 4 ways to get from Como–Brunate funicular to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), car, bus, 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
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
1h 31mCHF 3–55Drive 40.1 km
- Drive from Como–Brunate funicular to Luganocar 40.1 km
39 minCHF 7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Como Stazione Lago to Como - S. Zenonebus N7
- Take the bus from Como to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus
2h 9mRideshare
- Take the rideshare from Como to Lugano33.7 km
1h 25mCHF 4
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como–Brunate funicular to Lugano is to rideshare which costs SFr 4 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Como–Brunate funicular to Lugano is to drive which takes 39 min and costs SFr 6 - SFr 10.
No, there is no direct bus from Como–Brunate funicular to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Como Stazione Lago and arriving at Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Lugano. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Como–Brunate funicular and Lugano is 34 km. The road distance is 40.1 km.
The best way to get from Como–Brunate funicular to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs SFr 3 - SFr 55.
The train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Como–Brunate funicular to Lugano bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Como Stazione Lago station.
Como–Brunate funicular to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como–Brunate funicular to Lugano is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs SFr 3 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Como–Brunate funicular, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 10–35 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Como–Brunate funicular to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Como Stazione Lago, Como - S. Zenone, and Como in around 2h 9m.
- 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 10–35
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- 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
- [email protected]
- 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
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- asfautolinee.it
Bus from Como Stazione Lago to Como - S. Zenone
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 1–2
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/?lang=en
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- onebus.it
Bus from Como to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://onebus.it/
- 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–Brunate funicular to Lugano bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Como - S. Zenone station.
Como–Brunate funicular to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como–Brunate funicular to Lugano is 40 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Como–Brunate funicular to Lugano.
There are 7206+ hotels available in Lugano.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Como–Brunate funicular and Lugano. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















