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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ancona to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Reggio Emilia (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ancona to Reggio Emilia Avtrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    4h 57m
    CHF 78–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ancona Nord to Lugano Sudbus bus
    6h
    CHF 29

  3. Drive 503 km

    1. Drive from Ancona to Luganocar car 503 km
    4h 53m
    CHF 82–119

  4. Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane AOI - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    4h 49m
    CHF 105–337

  5. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    5h 22m
    CHF 62–169

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ancona to Milano, San Donato M3bus bus 420
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re80
    7h 33m
    CHF 35–56

  7. Train to Abruzzo Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ancona to Pescara Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Abruzzo Airport (PSR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane PSR - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    6h 49m
    CHF 46–157

Ancona to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Ancona to Lugano via Reggio Emilia Av and Milano Centrale in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Ancona Nord to Lugano Sud once a week. Tickets cost CHF 29 and the journey takes 6h.

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