There are 5 ways to get from Como to Kriens by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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 Arth-Goldautrain Ec
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Luzerntrain Vae / ...
2h 48mCHF 48–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como to Luzernbus FlixBus 1524
3h 25mCHF 14–28Drive 197.8 km
- Drive from Como to Krienscar 197.8 km
2h 13mCHF 33–48Bus via Como Grandate
- Take the bus from Como Grandate to Lucernebus
3h 53mCHF 18–26Train via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
4h 1mCHF 37–112
Como to Kriens by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Kriens is to bus which costs SFr 13 - SFr 28 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Kriens is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Kriens. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Kriens, Schachenstrasse via Luzern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
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.
The distance between Como and Kriens is 192 km. The road distance is 197.8 km.
The best way to get from Como to Kriens without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Como to Kriens, including transfers.
Como to Kriens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Como to Kriens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Kriens is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 13 - SFr 28 and takes 3h 25m.
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, FlixBus operates a bus from Como to Luzern 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 16–24 and the journey takes 3h. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Arth-Goldau to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–14
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bellinzona to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 18–24
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Arth-Goldau to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–20
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bellinzona to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Como to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- [email protected]
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Como Grandate to Lucerne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–22
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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Booking & Getting There
Como to Kriens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.
Como to Kriens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Kriens is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Como to Kriens.
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