There are 4 ways to get from Como to Montagnola by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Como to Montagnola by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 drive which takes 31 min and costs SFr 5 - SFr 9.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Como and arriving at Lugano. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 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 32 km. The road distance is 35.7 km.
The best way to get from Como to Montagnola without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs SFr 3 - SFr 55.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Como to Montagnola, including transfers.
Como to Montagnola bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 train which takes 51 min and costs SFr 3 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 2 - SFr 55 and takes 55 min.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Montagnola, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 8–12 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 2–4 and the journey takes 55 min. Onebus also services this route once a week.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–12
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 35–55
- 2nd Class
- CHF 14–19
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Como to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–55
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Como to Montagnola bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano 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.
Book your Como to Montagnola train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Como to Montagnola bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 6285+ hotels available in Montagnola.
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.