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How to get fromAlba to Luganoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Alba to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    4h 9m
    CHF 44–100

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain train S50
    5h 49m
    CHF 22–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alba - Autostazione to Torino - Piazza Carduccibus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Turin to Luganobus bus FlixBus N76 / ...
    6h 49m
    CHF 26–36

  4. Drive  201.8 km

    1. Drive from Alba to Luganocar car 201.8 km
    2h 57m
    CHF 34–49

  5. Train via Turin

    1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    4h 41m
    CHF 44–95

Alba to Lugano by train

Calendar137Weekly Trains
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Alba, Piemonte, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Alba to Lugano via Torino Porta Susa and Milano Centrale in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba - Autostazione to Lugano via Torino - Piazza Carducci, Fermata 3300 - MOLINETTE EST, Fermata 619 - SAN PAOLO, and Turin in around 6h 49m.

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