There are 5 ways to get from Lago di Como to Lake Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train via Flüelen
best- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
2h 31mCHF 45–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 10mCHF 16–24Drive 199.1 km
- Drive from Como to Lucernecar 199.1 km
2h 13mCHF 33–47Train
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Luzerntrain Ec
2h 43mCHF 40–190Train via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Castione-Arbedotrain S10
- Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Flüelentrain Ir46 / ...
3h 30mCHF 40–111
Lago di Como to Lake Lucerne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lago di Como to Lake Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 24 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lago di Como to Lake Lucerne is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lago di Como to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Como Piazzale San Gottardo and arriving at Luzern, Werkhofstrasse via Luzern, Weinbergli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Como S.Giovanni and arriving at Luzern. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Lago di Como and Lake Lucerne is 186 km. The road distance is 199.1 km.
The best way to get from Lago di Como to Lake Lucerne without a car is to train via Flüelen which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Lago di Como to Lake Lucerne, including transfers.
Lago di Como to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Como Piazzale San Gottardo station.
Lago di Como to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Lago di Como to Lake Lucerne is to train via Flüelen which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 24 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Lago di Como, Italy and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Como S.Giovanni to Arth-Goldau hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–80 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 14–20 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–60
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–170
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Castione-Arbedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Castione-Arbedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Castione-Arbedo to Flüelen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Como Piazzale San Gottardo to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–20
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
Lago di Como to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.
Lago di Como to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lago di Como to Lake Lucerne is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Lago di Como to Lake Lucerne.
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