How far is Lugano from Como?

The distance between the two cities is 16 miles (25 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Lugano to Como leave from Arrêt D'autobus Lugano and arrive at Como S. Giovanni Busbahnhof. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Lugano to Como from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lugano to Como on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40am	Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani	40m	12:20pm	Como S. Giovanni Busbahnhof	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani	40m	12:20pm	Como S. Giovanni Busbahnhof	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Lugano	35m	9:55pm	Como	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani	40m	12:20pm	Como S. Giovanni Busbahnhof	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Lugano	35m	9:55pm	Como	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Lugano to Como

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Como. The journey takes about 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

45mAverage Duration

16 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $40	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $45	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $5	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lugano and Como?

Stops in Lugano

A
Arrêt D'autobus Lugano
Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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B
Stazione/Gare de Lugano
Stazione FFS 1, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
C
Via Basilea
Via Basilea, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

Stops in Como

A
Como S. Giovanni Busbahnhof
Piazzale S. Gottardo, 6-8, 22100 Como CO, Italy
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B
Parada de Autobus San Giovanni
Via Odescalchi, 38, 22100 Como CO, Italy
C
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, 10, 22100 Como CO, Italy

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

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

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lugano to Como by bus

How far is Lugano from Como?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$6

11/24

$6

Today

$6

11/26

$6

11/27

$6

11/28

$6

11/29

$6

11/30

$6

The cheapest trip from Lugano to Como was searched and found on Nov 23, 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 Lugano to Como, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $30 for a bus ticket from Lugano to Como based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-26.

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.