Find out the best way to get around

Plan your trip to the Ceresio5Valli region: buses, boats, and on-demand services to reach all 15 municipalities between the lake and the mountains.

๐ŸšŒ 6 ASF Bus Lines โ›ด๏ธ Navigation on Lake Lugano ๐Ÿ“ฑ Flex On-Call Service

Plan Your Trip

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How to Move Around the Territory

The Ceresio5Valli area is served by buses, lake boats, and an innovative on-call service for less-served valleys.

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ASF Bus

Six ASF Autolinee bus lines connect all the municipalities, from Menaggio to Lugano, passing through Porlezza, the valleys, and the Val d'Intelvi.

Mon-Sat
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SNL Boat

The Lugano Lake Navigation Company connects Porlezza, Osteno, and San Mamete with Lugano by lake. A scenic way to travel!

Seasonal
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Flex Valli

ASF's on-demand bus service for mountain areas. Book via the app or phone at least one hour in advance and the bus will arrive at your stop.

By reservation

ASF Bus Lines

Click on each line to see the route details, main stops, and download the PDF timetable.

C112

Menaggio โ€” Porlezza โ€” Lugano

International Main Line โ€ข ~60 min
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Path

It connects Menaggio (Lake Como) to Lugano (Switzerland), crossing the entire Menaggio Valley and the Como shore of Lake Ceresio. A cross-border line between Italy and Switzerland.

Duration: ~60 minutes (Menaggio-Lugano)
Frequency: Mon-Sat, more trips daily
Operator: ASF Autolinee (formerly line C12)

Main Stops

Menaggio Carlazzo Saint Peter Tavordo Porlezza Top Cressogno Saint Mamete Albogasio Oria Lugano

Municipalities Served

Carlazzo Porlezza Valsolda
C114

Menaggio โ€” Porlezza โ€” Cavargna

Val Cavargna โ€ข Partial Flex Service โ€ข ~75 min
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Path

It runs along the entire Cavargna Valley from Menaggio to Cavargna, passing through Carlazzo, Cusino, and the mountain villages. It operates as a Flex on-demand service between 9:30 AM and 12:00 PM.

Duration: ~75 minutes (Menaggio-Cavargna)
Frequency: Mon-Sat
Flex: 9:30-12:00 by reservation
Operator: ASF Autolinee (formerly line C14)

Main Stops

Menaggio Pine Bridge Corridor Carlazzo Gottro Pillow St. Bartholomew St. Nazareth Cavargna

Municipalities Served

Carlazzo Corridor Pillow St. Bartholomew VC. S. Nazzaro VC. Cavargna
C122

San Fedele d'Intelvi โ€” Porlezza

Val d'Intelvi โ€ข Flex Service โ€ข ~45 min
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Path

Connects the Intelvi Valley to Porlezza via Grandola ed Uniti, Laino, and Claino con Osteno. Flex service on call from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Duration: ~45 minutes
Frequency: Mon-Sat
Flex: 8:30-17:00 by reservation
Operator: ASF Autolinee (formerly line C22)

Main Stops

Saint Fidelis Grandola and United Laino Claino with Osteno Porlezza

Municipalities Served

Grandola and United Laino Claino with Osteno Porlezza
C123

San Fedele d'Intelvi โ€” Ponna

Val d'Intelvi โ€ข Flex Service
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Path

Connects San Fedele d'Intelvi to the municipality of Ponna. Part of the Flex Valli service, with on-demand rides from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Frequency: Mon-Sat
Flex: 8:30-17:00 by reservation
Operator: ASF Autolinee (formerly line C23)

Main Stops

Saint Fidelis Ponna

Municipalities Served

Ponna
C127

Porlezza โ€” Bene Lario โ€” Rezzo Valley

School line โ€ข Limited journeys
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Path

Connects Porlezza to Val Rezzo, passing through Bene Lario. The line has limited services, primarily for school services.

Frequency: Mon-Sat (limited runs)
Operator: ASF Autolinee (formerly line C27)

Main Stops

Porlezza Buggiolo Good Lario Nandres Rezzo Valley

Municipalities Served

Porlezza Good Lario Rezzo Valley
C110

Como โ€” Argegno โ€” Menaggio โ€” Colico

Connection with Como โ€ข ~90 min (Como-Menaggio)
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Path

Main road along the western shore of Lake Como. From Menaggio, change to the C112 (to Porlezza/Lugano) or the C114 (to Val Cavargna).

Duration: ~90 minutes (Como-Menaggio)
Frequency: Mon-Sat, frequent trips
Operator: ASF Autolinee (formerly line C10)

Connection

This line does not directly cross the Ceresio5Valli territory, but is essential for those arriving from Como or from Lake Como.

In Menaggio the change is made for:

C112 โ†’ Porlezza/Lugano C114 โ†’ Cavargna Valley

๐Ÿ“ฑ ASF Flex Valli โ€” Bus on Call

ASF Autolinee's innovative service for less-served mountain areas. Book your bus and travel comfortably, even in the valleys!

How It Works

  • 1 Download the "ASF Flex" app" on iOS or Android, or call the number 031.24.71.11
  • 2 Book at least 1 hour in advance of the desired departure, indicating stop and time
  • 3 Get confirmation with the exact time of passage at your stop
  • 4 Follow the bus in real time via the app until your arrival

Service Details

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Ticket on board: โ‚ฌ4.40 โ€” No extra charge for ASF season ticket holders and IVOL, IVOP, and "Io Viaggio in Famiglia" cardholders"
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Days: Monday - Saturday
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Flex Hours: It varies by line. Generally between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM (off-peak hours).
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Flex Lines: C114 (partial), C117, C118, C121, C122, C123, C124
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Reservations: 031.24.71.11 (Mon-Thu 8:30-18:00, Fri 8:30-17:00)

Which Line for Your Municipality?

Quickly find how to reach each of the 15 municipalities in the Ceresio5Valli area.

CommonBus LinesBoat
Porlezza C112 C114 C122 C127โ›ด๏ธ SNL
ValsoldaC112โ›ด๏ธ San Mamete
Claino with OstenoC122โ›ด๏ธ Osteno
Carlazzo C112 C114โ€”
CorridorC114โ€”
PillowC114โ€”
San Nazzaro VC.C114โ€”
CavargnaC114โ€”
Saint Bartholomew VC.C114โ€”
Rezzo ValleyC127โ€”
Good LarioC127โ€”
Grandola and UnitedC122โ€”
PonnaC123โ€”
Ramponio VernaC122โ€”
LainoC122โ€”

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Connections with Switzerland

The Ceresio5Valli area borders directly with the Canton of Ticino. Here are the transportation services available once you reach Lugano.

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TPL Lugano

Urban bus network in the city of Lugano and its surroundings.

tplsa.ch โ†’
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PostBus

Swiss regional network with over 70 lines in the Canton of Ticino.

postauto.ch โ†’
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FFS / SBB

Swiss Federal Railways. From Lugano, trains run throughout Switzerland and Europe.

sbb.ch โ†’
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FLP Luganoโ€“Ponte Tresa

Regional railway connecting Lugano to Ponte Tresa along the Swiss shore of Lake Ceresio.

Info โ†’

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