There are 5 ways to get from Como to Monte Brè funicular by train, bus, car, train (Trenitalia), 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, line 2 bus
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
- Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione to Cassarate, Monte Brèbus 2
55 minCHF 6–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como to Luganobus FlixBus 1524 / ...
1h 7mCHF 1–4Drive 35 km
- Drive from Como to Monte Brè funicularcar 35 km
31 minCHF 6–9Train
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
1hCHF 3–55Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Como to Lugano33.7 km
1h 1mCHF 4
Como to Monte Brè funicular by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Monte Brè funicular is to bus which costs SFr 1 - SFr 4 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Monte Brè funicular 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 40 min.
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 and Monte Brè funicular is 33 km. The road distance is 35 km.
The best way to get from Como to Monte Brè funicular without a car is to train and line 2 bus which takes 55 min and costs SFr 6 - SFr 60.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Como to Monte Brè funicular, including transfers.
Como to Monte Brè funicular bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Como to Monte Brè funicular train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Monte Brè funicular is to bus which takes 1h 7m and costs SFr 1 - SFr 4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 3 - SFr 55 and takes 1h.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Monte Brè funicular, Switzerland?
FlixBus operates a bus from Como to Lugano 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 2–4 and the journey takes 40 min. RegioJet also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 9–14 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 9–14
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 (0)58.866.72.42
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trasporti Pubblici Luganesi
Bus from Lugano, Stazione to Cassarate, Monte Brè
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 3
- Schedules at
- Trasporti Pubblici Luganesi
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Como to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 4
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Como to Monte Brè funicular bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.
Como to Monte Brè funicular train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Monte Brè funicular is 35 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Como to Monte Brè funicular.
There are 7015+ hotels available in Monte Brè funicular.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Como and Monte Brè funicular. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.