Rome2Rio

How to get fromBrighton to Luganoby plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

Find Transport to Lugano

See all options

There are 14 ways to get from Brighton to Lugano by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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

  1. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LGW - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    6h 42m
    CHF 52–171

  2. Train via Zurich

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    11h 54m
    CHF 339–530

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Luganobus bus
    23h 33m
    CHF 78–143

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Luganocar car
    12h 34m
    CHF 297–386

  5. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane LGW - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    7h 8m
    CHF 58–254

  6. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LGW - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    6h 55m
    CHF 114–317

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LHR - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    8h 15m
    CHF 122–449

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane LCY - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    7h 44m
    CHF 108–409

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LCY - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    7h 41m
    CHF 174–492

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane STN - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    8h 18m
    CHF 81–279

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane LHR - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    8h 37m
    CHF 128–312

  12. Train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
    12h 20m
    CHF 340–605

  13. Bus via Brussels

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès to Comobus bus
    30h 2m
    CHF 166–310

  14. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Luganocar car
    13h 36m
    CHF 199–341

Brighton to Lugano by train

Calendar67Weekly Trains
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 339Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Brighton to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,012.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Brighton to Lugano via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 11h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Lugano via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 23h 33m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

Booking & Getting There