The average bus between Netherlands and Lugano takes 15h 53m and the fastest bus takes 15h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Netherlands to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Netherlands and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 4:29 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Netherlands is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and take an average of 15h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Netherlands station and arriving at Lugano station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
Netherlands to Lugano bus services, operated by GVB, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Netherlands to Lugano bus services, operated by GVB, arrive at Lugano station.
The distance between Netherlands and Lugano is 734 km. The road distance is 1,048 km.
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lugano 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 65–130 and the journey takes 15h 15m.