The cheapest and fastest trains from Como to Lucerne
Cheapest price
€117
Average price
€117
Fastest journey
8 h 42 m
Average duration
9 h 42 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Como to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Como to Lucerne will cost around €117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €117.
It's difficult to get from Como to Lucerne without transferring at least 3 times.
S11 TRENORD 25017+
EuroCity 60+
IC 8 821 | 821 · IR 15 2521 | 2521
S11 TRENORD 25017+
EuroCity 60+
IC 8 819 | 819 · IR 15 2519 | 2519
S11 TRENORD 25017+
EuroCity 60+
IC 6 974 | 974 · IR 15 2523 | 2523
S11 TRENORD 25017+
EuroCity 60+
IC 8 819 | 819 · IR 15 2519 | 2519
S11 TRENORD 25017+
EuroCity 60+
IC 8 821 | 821 · IR 15 2521 | 2521
S11 TRENORD 25017+
EuroCity 60+
IC 6 974 | 974 · IR 15 2523 | 2523Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Como to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 150 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€66 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Como to Lucerne train times
The table below shows live departures for Como to Lucerne trains for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S11 TRENORD 25017+ EuroCity 60+ IC 8 821 | 821 · IR 15 2521 | 2521 | 4:19 AM Como San Giovanni | 9h42 | 2:01 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
S11 TRENORD 25017+ EuroCity 60+ IC 8 819 | 819 · IR 15 2519 | 2519 | 4:19 AM Como San Giovanni | 8h42 | 1:01 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
S11 TRENORD 25017+ EuroCity 60+ IC 6 974 | 974 · IR 15 2523 | 2523 | 4:19 AM Como San Giovanni | 10h42 | 3:01 PM Lucerne station | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Como to Lucerne
Trains from Como to Lucerne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €52 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €52 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:18 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Como to Lucerne trainsTrenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Como and Lucerne from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Trenitalia
SBB
Trenitalia EuroCity
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Como to Lucerne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Como to Lucerne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lucerne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Como San Giovanni, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lucerne, located 0.3 miles (525 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Como to Lucerne
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the station.
- Located near the station.
- Como Caffe
- Accessible facilities include restrooms for passengers with limited mobility, reserved parking spots, visual and sound information systems for the public, and accessible ticket counters.
- Palace Hotel
- Hotel Borgovico
- Hotel Metropole Suisse
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 18:30
- On the ground level.
- Bus lines: C10, C30, D10
- Train lines: S11, R18, SBB Regio, SBB EC
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking lots in the vicinity.
- Ristorante Sociale
- Osteria del Gallo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Metropole Suisse
- Albergo Terminus Hotel
- Hotel Barchetta Excelsior
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Connections to various towns around Lake Como
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse.
- Restaurant La Cucina
- Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Central Luzern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 420 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
- Train: SBB services to various destinations
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