What is the distance between Como and Lugano?

Como and Lugano are 16 miles (25 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Como to Lugano?

If you're headed to Lugano from Como, chances are that your bus will depart from Como S. Giovanni Busbahnhof and arrive at Arrêt D'autobus Lugano. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Como to Lugano from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Como to Lugano on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20pm	Como S. Giovanni Busbahnhof	40m	5:00pm	Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Como	50m	7:50am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Como S. Giovanni Busbahnhof	40m	5:00pm	Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Como	1h	8:00am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Como	1h	8:00am	Lugano	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Como to Lugano

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lugano. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

16 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $86	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $45	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$3 - $8	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Itabus

4/5943 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

Calanda Viaggi Reisen

3/54 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.5

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Where are the popular stops in Como and Lugano?

Stops in Como

A - Como S. Giovanni Busbahnhof

B - Parada de Autobus San Giovanni

C - Piazza Giacomo Matteotti

Stops in Lugano

A - Arrêt D'autobus Lugano

B - Stazione/Gare de Lugano

C - Via Basilea

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Como to Lugano by bus

What is the distance between Como and Lugano?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Como to Lugano?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$7

11/17

$6

Today

$6

11/19

$6

11/20

$6

11/21

$6

11/22

$9

11/23

$6

The cheapest trip from Como to Lugano was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Como to Lugano, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $33 for a bus ticket from Como to Lugano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Itabus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.