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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Lugano is to fly and train which costs SFr 26 - SFr 130 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 4h 5m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Catania and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Catania and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Catania to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 6m.

How far is it from Catania to Lugano?

The distance between Catania and Lugano is 1126 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Lugano without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Catania to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Lugano bus from?

Catania to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Catania station.

Where do I catch the Catania to Lugano train from?

Catania to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Catania Centrale station.

Where does the Catania to Lugano bus arrive?

Catania to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Catania to Lugano train arrive?

Catania to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Catania to Lugano by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or night train

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

Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
4h 5m
CHF 26–129
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
14h 59m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Catania to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 25m
CHF 82–150
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Port of Palermocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Luganocar
25h 21m
CHF 124–241
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CTA - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
4h 22m
CHF 44–140
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CTA - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
4h 32m
CHF 48–180
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzobus
2. Take the bus from Milazzo Via dei Mille to Milano, San Donato M3bus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
22h 3m
CHF 65–95
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
21h 6m
CHF 115–174

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

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2h 6mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Catania to Lugano.

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Distance: 1,125.7 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Catania to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 21h 25m.

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