What is the cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano is to bus via Milan which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 20h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Cluj-Napoca and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Cluj-Napoca and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Lugano via Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 22m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Lugano is 1243 km. The road distance is 1357.5 km.

How do I travel from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano without a car is to bus and train via Venice which takes 18h 4m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cluj-Napoca to Lugano bus from?

Cluj-Napoca to Lugano bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.

Where do I catch the Cluj-Napoca to Lugano train from?

Cluj-Napoca to Lugano train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.

Train or bus from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano is to train which takes 25h 22m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 20h 16m.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Lugano bus arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Lugano bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

What is the time difference between Cluj-Napoca and Lugano?

Lugano is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 3:07 PM in Cluj-Napoca and 2:07 PM in Lugano.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Lugano train arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Lugano train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Lugano is 1357 km. It takes approximately 15h 39m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano?

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Cluj-Napoca to Lugano - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano by plane, train, bus, car, or car 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
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)CLJ - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
4h 28m
CHF 88–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
25h 33m
CHF 24–151
Bus, train via Venice
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Venezia, Piazzale Roma
2. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoEc
18h 4m
Train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
25h 22m
CHF 202–310
Drive 1,357.5 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Lugano1,357.5 km
15h 39m
CHF 218–314
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)CLJ - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
4h 26m
CHF 44–271
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)CLJ - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Lugano
6h 35m
CHF 124–289
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CLJ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lugano
4h 55m
CHF 141–392
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)CLJ - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
5h 19m
CHF 85–344
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Molino Dorino
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
20h 16m
CHF 50–109
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Milano, Stazione Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoRe80 / ...
24h 26m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Lugano
17h 3m
CHF 283–402

Cluj-Napoca to Lugano by train

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25h 22mAverage Duration

CHF 202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,242.9 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cluj Napoca to Lugano via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 25h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Lugano via Molino Dorino, Molino Dorino, Lampugnano, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 20h 16m.

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