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There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Lugano by plane, train, busferry, night train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BHD - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    8h 45m
    CHF 58–230

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane DUB - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    9h
    CHF 49–301

  3. Bus and ferry, train, night train

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    4. Take the nighttrain from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain night train Nj
    5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    32h 30m
    CHF 434–739

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Luganocar car
    33h 39m
    CHF 688–1,731

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus bus
    36h 24m
    CHF 141–279

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BFS - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    9h 25m
    CHF 55–200

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane BHD - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    9h 6m
    CHF 109–273

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DUB - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    9h 3m
    CHF 112–417

  9. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane DUB - BGY
    3. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    9h 32m
    CHF 69–385

  10. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane DUB - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    9h 26m
    CHF 65–354

  11. Fly Belfast International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane BFS - BGY
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    7h 57m
    CHF 85–294

  12. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain train
    5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    32h 30m
    CHF 429–729

Belfast to Lugano by busferry, train, and night train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration32h 30mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 434Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,518.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Lugano. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Lugano via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, King's Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Centraal, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 32h 30m.

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