Can you do a day trip from Lake Como to Switzerland?

The simplest way to get from Italy to Switzerland is by train although driving is fine too. I bought a $23 train ticket from raileurope.com to go from Lake Como to Lugano and the ride was a breeze. While my ride took exactly 39 minuets, the quickest route is 25 minutes.



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By Train. For our day trip from Como, Italy to Lugano, Switzerland, we took the train from Como San Giovanni station to Lugano station. We bought tickets from vending machines (multiple language options) at each station just before the train departed. Our 2nd class tickets cost €20 per person one way.

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Visit two countries and two famous lakes in one day with this day trip from Como. Ride an exclusive ferry across Lake Como to see the elegant towns from the water. Traveling with a Tour Leader, you'll first visit Lugano in Switzerland to sample Swiss chocolate and admire Lake Lugano.

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There are lots of great reasons to visit Como and the beautiful Italian Lake region, other than trying to track down George Clooney! Lake Como is located in Northern Italy, basically at the border of Switzerland.

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Bellagio. A highlight of any trip to the shores of Lake Como is a day (or two, or three) in Bellagio. Set conveniently between the two southernmost branches of the lake, the town is made up of steep winding paths where pastel-hued houses provide peripheral pops of color.

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Small enough to traverse end-to-end in a few hours and with excellent public transport, Switzerland can be explored in as little as three days, specifically if you stick to one or two key regions. A five to seven-day trip will let you see a broader mix of city and countryside attractions.

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Perfect Pairings: Lake Como & Portofino. Dive into the abundant beauty of Lake Como and Portofino on this breathtaking tour of Italy. Combining the tranquillity of Lake Como with the glitz and glamour of Portofino, this idyllic break takes you to new levels of R&R.

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The Bernina Express train route takes you through incredible alpine landscapes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site - it's that amazing. Think of all the clichés about the beauty of scenic train travel and multiply them by 1000. You'll end up on this journey through Switzerland.

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How long does it take to travel from Como to Lugano? The Como to Lugano train travel takes about 34 minutes, no matter when you leave.

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The best way to get from Italy to Switzerland is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 7h 17m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 52m.

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