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

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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Lugano by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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 7m
    CHF 37–158

  2. Ferry, train, bus via Brussels

    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 Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus bus
    26h 15m
    CHF 180–416

  3. Ferry, train via Rotterdam

    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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain train
    5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    27h 55m
    CHF 289–804

  4. 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 52m
    CHF 224–695

  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 20m
    CHF 73–231

  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 120–361

  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 37m
    CHF 67–311

  8. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)plane plane DUB - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train
    8h 43m
    CHF 68–416

  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 194–675

  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 13m
    CHF 147–541

Dublin to Lugano by ferry, train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration26h 15mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 180Cheapest 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 Intl, Lille Europe, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 26h 15m.

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