What is the cheapest way to get from Ancona to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ancona to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Lugano is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ancona and arriving at Lugano. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ancona and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Lugano via Reggio Emilia Av and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Ancona to Lugano?

The distance between Ancona and Lugano is 493 km. The road distance is 503 km.

How do I travel from Ancona to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Ancona to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

How long does it take to get from Ancona to Lugano?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Ancona to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Lugano bus from?

Ancona to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Lugano train from?

Ancona to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ancona station.

Train or bus from Ancona to Lugano?

The best way to get from Ancona to Lugano is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus via Senigallia, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 53 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Ancona to Lugano bus arrive?

Ancona to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Ancona to Lugano train arrive?

Ancona to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Reggio Emilia Av station.

Can I drive from Ancona to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to Lugano is 503 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Ancona to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Ancona to Lugano?

Book your Ancona to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ancona to Lugano?

Book your Ancona to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6055+ hotels available in Lugano.

Ancona to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ancona to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ancona to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
2. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
5h 27m
CHF 60–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Luganobus 421
8h 20m
CHF 29–70
Bus via Senigallia
1. Take the bus from Senigallia to Paradisobus
8h 3m
CHF 51–52
Drive 503 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Luganocar 503 km
4h 53m
CHF 79–114
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AOI - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
5h 10m
CHF 78–182
Train via Bologna
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
5h 31m
CHF 43–111
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
5h 41m
CHF 48–147
Train to Abruzzo Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Pescara Centraletrain
2. Fly from Abruzzo Airport (PSR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PSR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 42m
CHF 44–177
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FCO - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
9h 3m
CHF 63–199

Ancona to Lugano by train

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5h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ancona to Lugano.

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Distance: 492.6 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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 5h 27m. Alternatively, Bartolini Turismo operates a bus from Senigallia to Paradiso twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 47 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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