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

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There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Lugano by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BRS - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    7h 38m
    CHF 68–187

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain 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 / ...
    13h 22m
    CHF 386–768

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus bus
    23h 47m
    CHF 114–231

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain night train Nj
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    22h 50m
    CHF 281–671

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BRS - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    7h 46m
    CHF 151–430

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane BRS - BGY
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    8h 12m
    CHF 80–269

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain 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 49m
    CHF 162–408

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain 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
    8h 56m
    CHF 160–511

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain 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 49m
    CHF 168–451

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane BHX - BGY
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    9h 8m
    CHF 132–312

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus bus
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
    27h 21m
    CHF 112–441

  12. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Luganocar car
    14h 33m
    CHF 324–430

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Luganocar car
    15h 36m
    CHF 208–352

Cardiff to Lugano by train, subway, and bus

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration13h 22mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 386Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,206.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lugano via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 13h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Lugano via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 23h 47m.

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