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 and takes 6h.

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 Nord and arriving at Lugano Sud. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 6h.

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 Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

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 16m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 Autolinee Ventre, depart from Ancona Nord 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 16m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 and takes 6h.

Where does the Ancona to Lugano bus arrive?

Ancona to Lugano bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Lugano Sud station.

Where does the Ancona to Lugano train arrive?

Ancona to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale 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?

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ 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 Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
5h 16m
CHF 66–149
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Milano, San Donato M3bus 420
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re 80
7h 33m
CHF 27–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona Nord to Lugano Sudbus
6h
CHF 29
Drive 503 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Luganocar 503 km
4h 53m
CHF 78–113
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 78–162
Train via Reggio Emilia
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 24m
CHF 73–140
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
5h 37m
CHF 48–143
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 43m
CHF 40–166
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 66–188

Ancona to Lugano by train

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5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 492.6 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Ancona to Lugano via Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale in around 5h 16m. 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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