Starting from the 2026 timetable change and throughout the winter season, the TILO S10 line will be extended to Airolo at weekends and on bank holidays, with two direct trains per day. This will enable winter lovers to travel in comfort between Lombardy and Upper Ticino on both the outward and return journeys.
The new 2026 timetable will be like a breath of fresh air for winter sports enthusiasts and anyone who wants to enjoy a day in the snow. At weekends and on bank holidays from 14 December 2025 until 19 March 2026, there will be two daily TILO S10 line connections to Airolo, with an intermediate stop in Faido.
Thanks to the merging in Mendrisio of the TILO S50 line with the TILO S10 line, travellers from Varese and Como will be able to reach the ski lifts in about two hours without changing trains, on both the outward and return journeys.
For the last leg of the journey from the Airolo and Faido stations, it will be possible to take a connecting bus all the way to the bottom of the slopes.
What’s more, a valid 2nd class ticket for all areas of the Arcobaleno fare network is included with the Airolo Pesciüm day pass.
This direct connection will be introduced during a test phase in winter 2025/26 and may be added to future annual timetables based on customer feedback.
The direct train to and from Airolo connecting Como and Varese will operate from 14 December 2025 to 19 March 2026 every weekend and on bank holidays (excluding 25 December 2025).
TILO S10 line.
Departure at 07:10 from Como S. Giovanni, arrival in Airolo at 09:16.
Departure at 16:44 from Airolo, arrival in Como S. Giovanni at 18:50. Passengers should board at the front of the train.
TILO S50 line.
Departure at 06:13 from Malpensa T2, 07:06 from Varese, arrival in Airolo at 09:16. The connection continues as the S10 from Mendrisio.
Departure from Airolo at 16:44pm (S10), arrival in Varese at 18:54 and Malpensa T2 at 19:47. Passengers should board at the rear of the train. The connection continues as the S50 from Mendrisio.
Bus connections are scheduled from Faido and Airolo stations to the ski lifts in Carì and Airolo.
From Faido, Stazione: bus 119 at 09:03, arrival at Carì, Paese at 09:33.
From Airolo, Stazione (outbound): bus 120 at 09:20, arrival at Airolo, Caseificio/Funivia at 09:25
From Airolo, Caseificio/Funivia (return): bus 120 at 16:36, arrival at Airolo, Stazione at 16:40
Standard fares of the Arcobaleno fare network apply. Tickets can be purchased at all SBB points of sale and via digital channels.
Airolo ski lift passes are also valid as a 2nd class ticket throughout the Arcobaleno fare network.
Reservations for groups must be made at least two working days in advance. Also applies to groups in possession of the Ticino Ticket.
From 26 December 2025 to 5 January 2026, the line between Gallarate and Malpensa will be closed for maintenance work by Rete ferroviaria italiana (RFI). During this period, the TILO S50 line will run only to and from Gallarate. Replacement buses will be available to/from Malpensa, with no intermediate stops.
