There are 5 ways to get from Carpi to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train via Milan
best- Take the train from Carpi to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
4h 4mCHF 63–118Bus via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio
cheapest- Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Luganobus
6h 43mCHF 22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus Itabus
6h 41mCHF 23–40Drive 256.9 km
- Drive from Carpi to Luganocar 256.9 km
2h 41mCHF 40–58Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Modena to Luganotrain Ec
5h 9mCHF 64–110
Carpi to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carpi to Lugano is to bus via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Carpi to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carpi to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Carpi and arriving at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani via Modena - Autostazione and Modena Terminal Gottardi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Carpi to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Carpi and arriving at Lugano via Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Carpi and Lugano is 341 km. The road distance is 256.9 km.
The best way to get from Carpi to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Carpi to Lugano, including transfers.
Carpi to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Modena Terminal Gottardi station.
Carpi to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Carpi station.
The best way to get from Carpi to Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Carpi, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Carpi to Lugano via Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once a week. Tickets cost CHF 20–35 and the journey takes 4h 34m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Carpi to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–19
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–27
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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More Questions & Answers
Carpi to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.
Carpi to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carpi to Lugano is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Carpi to Lugano.
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