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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Lugano is to fly and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 170 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 7h 30m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Lugano, Stazione via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 46m.

How far is it from Athens to Lugano?

The distance between Athens and Lugano is 1630 km. The road distance is 2106.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Lugano without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 24h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Athens to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Lugano bus from?

Athens to Lugano bus services, operated by FP Travel, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Lugano bus arrive?

Athens to Lugano bus services, operated by FP Travel, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Lugano?

Lugano is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 1:25 PM in Athens and 12:25 PM in Lugano.

Can I drive from Athens to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Lugano is 2106 km. It takes approximately 21h 41m to drive from Athens to Lugano.

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

Book your Athens to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 7123+ hotels available in Lugano.

Athens to Lugano - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Athens to Lugano by plane, train, bus, busferry, car ferry, ferry, or car

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

Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ATH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 30m
CHF 53–165
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
24h 27m
Bus, car ferry, line 2 ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Venicecarferry
3. Take the ferry from Tronchetto "B" to Ferrovia "B"ferry 2 / ...
4. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Luganotrain Ec
45h 8m
CHF 235–384
Drive 2,106.3 km
1. Drive from Athens to Luganocar 2,106.3 km
21h 41m
CHF 359–519
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane ATH - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
9h 2m
CHF 104–218
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ATH - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
8h 8m
CHF 146–378
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane ATH - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 2m
CHF 69–204
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ATH - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 44m
CHF 83–205
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelijabus
3. Take the train from Gevgelija to Skopjetrain 632 / ...
4. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Bologna Centralebus
5. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
6. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
30h 45m
CHF 184–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Lugano, Stazionebus
35h 46m
CHF 90–138
Bus via Fier-Çifçi
1. Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus
2. Take the bus from Fier to Varesebus
39h 56m
CHF 110–112

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

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Distance: 1,630 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Athens to Lugano, Stazione via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 35h 46m.

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