There are 3 ways to get from Riva San Vitale to Lago di Como by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Capolago-Riva S.Vitale to Como S.Giovannitrain S10 / ...
49 min€4–21Line 531 bus, line 513 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Riva S. Vitale, Battistero to Mendrisio, Autosilobus 531
- Take the bus from Mendrisio, Borgo to Chiasso, Via Voltabus 513
- Take the bus from Como Segantini to Pontile Tavernolabus N11
1h 51m€5–9Drive 18.5 km
- Drive from Riva San Vitale to Comocar 18.5 km
19 min€4–5
Riva San Vitale to Lago di Como by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riva San Vitale to Lago di Como is to drive which costs €3 - €5 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Riva San Vitale to Lago di Como is to drive which takes 19 min and costs €3 - €5.
No, there is no direct bus from Riva San Vitale to Lago di Como. However, there are services departing from Riva S. Vitale, Battistero and arriving at Pontile Tavernola via Mendrisio, Borgo and Como Segantini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Riva San Vitale to Lago di Como. However, there are services departing from Capolago-Riva S.Vitale and arriving at Como S.Giovanni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Riva San Vitale and Lago di Como is 19 km. The road distance is 18.5 km.
The best way to get from Riva San Vitale to Lago di Como without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs €3 - €21.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Riva San Vitale to Lago di Como, including transfers.
Riva San Vitale to Lago di Como bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Riva S. Vitale, Battistero station.
Riva San Vitale to Lago di Como train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Capolago-Riva S.Vitale station.
The best way to get from Riva San Vitale to Lago di Como is to train which takes 49 min and costs €3 - €21. Alternatively, you can line 531 bus and line 513 bus and bus, which costs €5 - €10 and takes 1h 51m.
What companies run services between Riva San Vitale, Switzerland and Lago di Como, Italy?
Trenord operates a train from Capolago-Riva S.Vitale to Como S.Giovanni every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 23 min. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riva S. Vitale, Battistero to Pontile Tavernola via Mendrisio, Autosilo, Mendrisio, Borgo, Chiasso, Via Volta, and Como Segantini in around 1h 51m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Capolago-Riva S.Vitale to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Capolago-Riva S.Vitale to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–17
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Riva S. Vitale, Battistero to Mendrisio, Autosilo
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Mendrisio, Borgo to Chiasso, Via Volta
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- PostAuto AG
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Como Segantini to Pontile Tavernola
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
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More Questions & Answers
Riva San Vitale to Lago di Como bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Mendrisio, Autosilo station.
Riva San Vitale to Lago di Como train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Como S.Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riva San Vitale to Lago di Como is 18 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Riva San Vitale to Lago di Como.
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