Trenord boosts the Como-Milan line: 4 more morning rides from 14 September (cross-border guide)

Context

In a nutshell

• Four new Trenord weekdays on the Milan Cadorna-Como Lago line from 14 September 2025
• Additional hours: 10.46 and 11.46 from Como Lago; 10.13 and 11.13 from Milan Cadorna
• Upgrade already active on holidays from 14 June 2025 with two extra trips

Key facts

• What: Added 4 Trenord weekdays
• When: From 14 September 2025 (weekdays) + 14 June 2025 (public holidays)
• Where: Milano Cadorna - Saronno - Como Lago Line
• Who: Trenord
• Amount: Not specified

Trenord has announced an enhancement of the service on the Milan Cadorna-Saronno-Como Lago line, with the introduction of four new weekdays starting on Monday 14 September 2025. The additional trips, active from Monday to Friday, are:

• From Como Lago to Milano Cadorna:
• Train 1138: departure 10:46, arrival 11:48
• Train 1142: departure 11:46, arrival 12:48

• From Milan Cadorna to Como Lago:
• Train 1129: departure 10:13, arrival 11:14
• Train 1133: departure 11:13, arrival 12:14

This enhancement is in addition to the increase in the offer already active since 14 June 2025 on public holidays, with the introduction of two additional trips (3133 and 3142) to support tourist flows to Lake Como.

Operational details

Impact on Ticino border crossers

The upgrading of the line directly affects border workers who reside in the province of Como and work in the Canton of Ticino. With the Brogeda crossing just a few kilometres away, many opt for train+car or train+bus combinations to reach Lugano and Mendrisio. The new morning rides reduce waiting times in Milan Cadorna for changes to Chiasso, a crucial hub for connections with Ticino.

Before vs after: practical comparison

Before 14 September:

• Last useful ride from Como Lago before 10:00 Cadorna arrived in Milan at 10:18 (train 1125)
• First departure from Cadorna for Como post-10:00 was at 10:43 (train 1131)

After 14 September:

• New ride from Como Lago at 10:46 (1138) and from Cadorna at 10:13 (1129)
• Greater flexibility for those who have to reach Chiasso by 12:00, avoiding morning queues on the A9 motorway.

Concrete scenarios

A border worker from Appiano Gentile working in Lugano can now take the 10:46 train from Como Lago, arrive in Cadorna at 11:48 and take the RegioExpress to Chiasso at 12:05, arriving at the station at 13:12. A saving of 45 minutes compared to the previous combination.

💡 Tip: Check the connections with the trains for Chiasso through the Trenord or Transport app to optimize the journey.

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Key points

Recommended actions

1. Update your saved times : Enter new trips (1129, 1133, 1138, 1142) in your digital planners. 2. Check the connections: Check the change times in Milan Cadorna for trains to Chiasso, especially if you use integrated subscriptions. 3. Monitor traffic at crossings: With more rail options, you could reduce car use. Refer to Traffic History to compare times.

Useful tools

• Commute Time Calculator: Simulate new routes with Transport Calculator
• Cost comparison: Evaluate whether the Trenord + TPL Ticino subscription is suitable for the car, using Cost of Living

⚠️ Attention: The new trips do not replace the existing ones, but add to the current time. Always check for holiday cancellations.

Source: comozero.it