There are 4 ways to get from Chiavari to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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- Take the train from Chiavari to Milano CentraleIc
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoRe 80
4h 31mCHF 20–61Bus
- Take the bus from Chiavari to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano1514
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
5h 55mCHF 22–44Drive 244.3 km
- Drive from Chiavari to Lugano244.3 km
2h 34mCHF 40–57Train via Milan
- Take the train from Chiavari to Milano CentraleIc
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoRe80 / ...
4h 32mCHF 44–109
Chiavari to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiavari to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chiavari to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiavari to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Chiavari and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chiavari to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Chiavari and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Chiavari and Lugano is 253 km. The road distance is 244.3 km.
The best way to get from Chiavari to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 65.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Chiavari to Lugano, including transfers.
Chiavari to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chiavari station.
Chiavari to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Chiavari station.
The best way to get from Chiavari to Lugano is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Chiavari, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Chiavari to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiavari to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chiavari to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chiavari to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–55
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Super Economy
- CHF 15–21
- Base Standard
- CHF 30–45
- Base Premium
- CHF 35–55
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chiavari to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chiavari to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–21
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–12
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chiavari to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Chiavari to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiavari to Lugano is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Chiavari to Lugano.
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