Discovering Piazza Giacomo Matteotti: The Heart of Como

Getting There

• Train

  From Lugano, head to the Lugano train station (Stazione di Lugano). You can reach the station by walking or taking a bus (lines 1, 2, or 3). Once at the train station, purchase a ticket to Como. The train ride takes approximately 30 minutes. Upon arriving at Como, exit the train station and follow the signs to Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, which is a short 10-minute walk away. Head straight on Viale Giuseppe Garibaldi, then turn left onto Via Vittorio Emanuele. Continue until you reach the piazza.

• Bus

  From Lugano, go to the main bus terminal (Stazione Autobus di Lugano). You can reach it by walking or taking a local bus. Look for a bus heading to Como; the FlixBus or other regional services can be used. The journey will take around 40-50 minutes. After arriving at Como, disembark and walk towards Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, which is approximately a 10-minute walk from the bus stop. Follow Via Vittorio Emanuele until you reach the piazza.

• Ferry

  If you prefer a scenic route, take a ferry from Lugano to Como. Head to the Lugano Ferry Terminal, which is near the city center (you can walk or take a local bus). Purchase a ferry ticket to Como. The ferry ride takes about 1 hour. Once you arrive at the Como ferry terminal, exit and follow the promenade until you reach the main square, Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, which should take around 10-15 minutes on foot.