There are 3 ways to get from Mendrisio to Lago di Como by train, bus, or car
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Mendrisio to Lago di Como by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Mendrisio to Lago di Como is to drive which costs €2 - €4 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Mendrisio to Lago di Como is to drive which takes 17 min and costs €2 - €4.
No, there is no direct bus from Mendrisio to Lago di Como. However, there are services departing from Mendrisio, Autosilo and arriving at Como - Cavour via Chiasso - Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Mendrisio to Lago di Como. However, there are services departing from Mendrisio and arriving at Como S. Giovanni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Mendrisio and Lago di Como is 13 km. The road distance is 13.9 km.
The best way to get from Mendrisio to Lago di Como without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs €3 - €8.
It takes approximately 26 min to get from Mendrisio to Lago di Como, including transfers.
Mendrisio to Lago di Como bus services, operated by Autolinea Mendrisiense SA, depart from Mendrisio, Autosilo station.
Mendrisio to Lago di Como train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Mendrisio station.
The best way to get from Mendrisio to Lago di Como is to train which takes 26 min and costs €3 - €8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €7 and takes 1h 14m.
What companies run services between Mendrisio, Switzerland and Lago di Como, Italy?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Mendrisio to Como S. Giovanni every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3–6 and the journey takes 17 min. Trenord also services this route every 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mendrisio, Autosilo to Como - Cavour via Chiasso - Stazione in around 1h 14m.
Train from Mendrisio to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- 091 683 33 86
- Website
- Autolinea Mendrisiense SA
Bus from Mendrisio, Autosilo to Chiasso, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Autolinea Mendrisiense SA
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Mendrisio to Lago di Como bus services, operated by Autolinea Mendrisiense SA, arrive at Chiasso, Stazione station.
Mendrisio to Lago di Como train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mendrisio to Lago di Como is 14 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Mendrisio to Lago di Como.
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