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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Lugano is to fly and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 160 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 7h 2m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 160.

How far is it from Dublin to Lugano?

The distance between Dublin and Lugano is 1470 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Lugano without a car is to ferry and train via Amsterdam which takes 28h 46m and costs SFr 320 - SFr 1000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Dublin to Lugano, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Lugano?

Lugano is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 7:52 PM in Dublin and 8:52 PM in Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6112+ hotels available in Lugano.

Dublin to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Lugano by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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 Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUB - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 2m
CHF 43–158
Ferry, train via Amsterdam
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
28h 46m
CHF 320–969
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
30h 27m
CHF 237–353
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
3. Take the bus from Rennes Place de la Gare to Zurich Limmatstrassebus
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
46h 55m
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane DUB - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
7h 29m
CHF 74–201
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUB - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
7h 5m
CHF 101–254
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane DUB - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 34m
CHF 45–193
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane DUB - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 34m
CHF 97–270
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Luganocar
35h 48m
CHF 323–664

Dublin to Lugano by ferry, train, and foot

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28h 46mAverage Duration

CHF 320Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Lugano.

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Distance: 1,470 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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 46m.

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