There are 4 ways to get from Como to Montagnola by bus, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Como to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus
12 minCHF 40–60Train
cheapest- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
51 minCHF 3–55Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Como to Collina d'Oro35.3 km
44 minCHF 4Drive 35.7 km
- Drive from Como to Montagnolacar 35.7 km
31 minCHF 6–9
Como to Montagnola by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Montagnola is to rideshare which costs SFr 4 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Como to Montagnola is to bus which takes 12 min and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Como and arriving at Lugano Via Pian Scairolo. Services depart once a week. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Montagnola. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Cappella-Agnuzzo via Lugano FLP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Como and Montagnola is 26 km. The road distance is 35.7 km.
The best way to get from Como to Montagnola without a car is to bus which takes 12 min and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
The bus from Como to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo takes 12 min including transfers and departs once a week.
Como to Montagnola bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Como station.
Como to Montagnola train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Montagnola is to bus which takes 12 min and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 3 - SFr 55 and takes 51 min.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Montagnola, Switzerland?
Onebus operates a bus from Como to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo once a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–60 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 9–29 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–29
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Como to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–60
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Como to Collina d'Oro
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 4
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Como to Montagnola bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Lugano Via Pian Scairolo station.
Como to Montagnola train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Montagnola is 36 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Como to Montagnola.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Como and Montagnola. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.