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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station station and arriving at Lugano. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Lugano via Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Brussels to Lugano?

The distance between Brussels and Lugano is 1120 km. The road distance is 795.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Brussels to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Lugano bus from?

Brussels to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Lugano train from?

Brussels to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Lugano?

The best way to get from Brussels to Lugano is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Brussels to Lugano bus arrive?

Brussels to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Brussels to Lugano train arrive?

Brussels to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Lugano is 796 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Brussels to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Lugano?

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

Brussels to Lugano - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Brussels to Lugano by train (TGV), 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
9h 37m
CHF 134–325
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 5m
CHF 35–75
Drive 795.8 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Luganocar 795.8 km
8h 17m
CHF 125–180
Fly Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BRU - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
5h 53m
CHF 63–175
Bus via Luthern
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luzernbus FlixBus N846
2. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus RegioJet 22
12h 25m
CHF 46–76
Fly Brussels Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 10m
CHF 43–138
Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
6h 1m
CHF 116–261
Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CRL - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 7m
CHF 53–191

Brussels to Lugano by train

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9h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,120.3 km
Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lugano via Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–75 and the journey takes 12h 5m.

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