There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Colico (Station) by bus, ferry, train, or car
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Bus, ferry, train
best- Take the bus from Castagnola, Posta to Menaggio - Via Como 9bus
- Take the ferry from Menaggio to Varennaferry 22 / ...
- Take the train from Varenna Esino to Colicotrain Re8 / ...
2h 23m€10–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cassarate, Monte Brè to Sorico, piazza C. Battistibus 631
2h 29m€8–12Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to Colicotrain Re8 / ...
2h 56m€9–13Drive 59.4 km
- Drive from Lugano to Colico (Station)car 59.4 km
1h 12m€11–15
Lugano to Colico (Station) by bus, ferry, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Colico (Station) is to bus which costs €7 - €12 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Colico (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €10 - €15.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Colico (Station). However, there are services departing from Cassarate, Monte Brè and arriving at Colico via Sorico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Colico (Station). However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Colico via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Lugano and Colico (Station) is 50 km. The road distance is 59.4 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Colico (Station) without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 2h 23m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Lugano to Colico (Station), including transfers.
Lugano to Colico (Station) bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Cassarate, Monte Brè station.
Lugano to Colico (Station) train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Colico (Station) is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €9 - €13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €12 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Colico (Station), Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Colico via Monza in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, PostAuto AG operates a bus from Cassarate, Monte Brè to Sorico, piazza C. Battisti once daily. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 1h 14m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Varenna Esino to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Lugano to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Monza to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- asfautolinee.it
Bus from Castagnola, Posta to Menaggio - Via Como 9
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/?lang=en
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Castagnola, Posta to Menaggio - Via Como 9
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
Bus from Cassarate, Monte Brè to Sorico, piazza C. Battisti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- [email protected]
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Menaggio to Varenna
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Colico (Station) bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Sorico, piazza C. Battisti station.
Lugano to Colico (Station) train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Colico (Station) is 59 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Lugano to Colico (Station).
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