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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Como to Lugano. Traveling by bus from Como to Lugano usually takes around 46 minutes, but the fastest L'Aurora Viaggi bus can make the trip in 30 minutes.
| Distance | 15 mi (24 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 30m |
| Cheapest price | €6.11 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 3 |
What bus companies travel from Como to Lugano?
There are 3 bus lines from Como to Lugano available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 3 daily trips, FlixBus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 3 | 0h 53m | €10.55 |
| L'Aurora Viaggi | 1 | 0h 30m | €35.38 |
| RegioJet | 1 | 0h 40m | €6.30 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 3 trips from Como to Lugano, and usually makes the trip in about 0 hours and 53 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Aurora Viaggi is an Italian bus company that operates a twice-weekly service through many of Italy's most important destinations, like Milan and Como. Aurora Viaggi is especially popular with students and budget travelers because of onboard amenities like complimentary WiFi and power outlets, beverages, restroom, AC, and plenty of legroom.
Book RegioJet from Como to Lugano from €6. There are 1 RegioJet schedules from Como to Lugano and you can expect on average to pay for a RegioJet ticket to Lugano. In Como, RegioJet departs to Lugano from P.le S. Gottardo 22100 and no other station. In Lugano, RegioJet arrives at Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani and no other station.
An average trip on RegioJet from Como to Lugano takes 0 hours and 40 minutes , while the fastest available RegioJet trip will get you to Lugano in 0 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, RegioJet offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Lugano.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 46 minutes to cover the 24 kilometers from Como to Lugano. However, the fastest bus only takes 30 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Because many passengers travel from Como to Lugano at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Como to Lugano, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Como?
Main departure station: San Giovanni Bus Station
Buses to Lugano leave from 3 stations in Como.
All bus stations in Como:
San Giovanni Bus Station
Via Cristoforo Colombo - Stazione Grandate
P.le S. Gottardo 22100
Where does the bus arrive in Lugano?
Main arrival station: Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Lugano.
Bus stations in Lugano:
Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani
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