There are 5 ways to get from Este to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Monselice to Bologna Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
5hCHF 55–133Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Legnago to Verona - Stazione FSbus 144 / ...
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Re6
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 39mCHF 19–29Bus
- Take the bus from Padua to Milanbus FlixBus N405 / ...
- Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus 076 / ...
8h 6mCHF 26–45Drive 270.4 km
- Drive from Este to Luganocar 270.4 km
3h 23mCHF 45–65Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Legnago to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Re
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Luganotrain Ec
5h 56mCHF 53–105
Este to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Este to Lugano is to bus and train which costs SFr 19 - SFr 29 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Este to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Este to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Este and arriving at Lugano via Padua and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Este to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Este and arriving at Lugano via Monselice, Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Este and Lugano is 393 km. The road distance is 270.4 km.
The best way to get from Este to Lugano without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 5h and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Este to Lugano, including transfers.
Este to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Padua station.
Este to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Monselice station.
The best way to get from Este to Lugano is to train via Bologna which takes 5h and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 45 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Este, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Este to Lugano via Monselice, Bologna centrale, and Milano Centrale in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Este to Lugano via Padova Autostazione, Padua, and Milan in around 8h 6m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Monselice to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Legnago to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Monselice to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–50
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–12
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Padua to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milan to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Milan to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–8
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +39 045 805 7922
- info@atv.verona.it
- Website
- atv.verona.it
Bus from Legnago to Verona - Stazione FS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Schedules at
- atv.verona.it
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More Questions & Answers
Este to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Este to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Este to Lugano is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Este to Lugano.
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