Train from Lausanne to Como San Giovanni

🇨🇭 Lausanne → 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni

Straight-line Distance

204 km

ESE (111.8°)

Rail Distance

~265 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 7m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

47.3 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 4.5 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 51.8 kg

Taking the train saves 47.3 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Lausanne
🇮🇹

Destination

Como San Giovanni

Journey Tips

Lausanne to Como San Giovanni is around 2.5 hours via Zurich and Chiasso at the Swiss-Italian border. Como makes an ideal day-trip destination from Lausanne with its famous lakeside promenade.

Scenic Highlight

The dramatic Swiss tunnel network gives way to the Italian lakes' softer, Mediterranean landscape, with the blue waters of Lake Como visible as the train descends into the city.

Booking Tip

SBB sells through tickets to Como. The Swiss Travel Pass is valid to the border at Chiasso; a separate Trenitalia fare covers Como San Giovanni. Both legs are short and inexpensive.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Como San Giovanni

🇮🇹 Agropoli-Castellabate 774 km 🇮🇹 Ancona 427 km 🇮🇹 Bari Centrale 817 km 🇮🇹 Orbetello-Monte Argentario 412 km 🇮🇹 Pescara Centrale 553 km

Also from Lausanne

🇨🇭 Aigle 34 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 78 km 🇮🇹 Milan 230 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 58 km 🇨🇭 Sion 65 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Lausanne to Como San Giovanni takes approximately 1h 7m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~265 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Lausanne to Como San Giovanni is approximately 265 km (204 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Lausanne to Como San Giovanni emits approximately 4.5 kg of CO2, compared to 51.8 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 47.3 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Lausanne to Como San Giovanni typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Lausanne and Como San Giovanni.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27