There are 8 ways to get from Bari to Lugano by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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
best- Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BRI - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
4h 5mCHF 57–208Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Milan Lampugnanobus Itabus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 45mCHF 49–119Train via Bologna
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
9hCHF 94–203Drive 957.7 km
- Drive from Bari to Luganocar 957.7 km
8h 46mCHF 160–231Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRI - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
4h 12mCHF 82–211Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BRI - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
4h 45mCHF 75–249Train
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
9h 31mCHF 112–266Train #2
- Take the train from Bari Centrale to Milano Centraletrain 9928
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
10h 31mCHF 147–268
Bari to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bari to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 13h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bari to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 4h 5m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 210.
No, there is no direct bus from Bari to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bari to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Bari Centrale and arriving at Lugano via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Bari and Lugano is 907 km. The road distance is 957.7 km.
The best way to get from Bari to Lugano without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 9h and costs SFr 90 - SFr 210.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Bari to Lugano, including transfers.
Bari to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi station.
Bari to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bari Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bari to Lugano is to train via Bologna which takes 9h and costs SFr 90 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 13h 45m.
What companies run services between Bari, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Bari Centrale to Lugano via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 13h 45m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–150
Flights from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–200
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Milan Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–80
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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More Questions & Answers
Bari to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milan Lampugnano station.
Bari to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bari to Lugano is 958 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Bari to Lugano.
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