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How to get fromDublin to Luganoby plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Lugano by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane DUB - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    7h 2m
    CHF 43–167

  2. Ferry, train via Amsterdam

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain train
    5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    28h 59m
    CHF 414–1,153

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
    30h 55m
    CHF 215–370

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus bus
    39h 45m

  5. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane DUB - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    7h 29m
    CHF 79–210

  6. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DUB - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    7h 5m
    CHF 126–298

  7. Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane DUB - BGY
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    7h 34m
    CHF 45–242

  8. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane DUB - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    9h 1m
    CHF 114–259

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dunkirk to Luganocar car
    35h 48m
    CHF 323–654

  10. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train K2+ / ...
    3. Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus bus 774 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus bus
    5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
    37h 14m
    CHF 145–225

Dublin to Lugano by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration28h 59mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 414Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Lugano. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Lugano via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and Zürich HB in around 28h 59m.

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