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

The cheapest way to get from Este to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Este to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Este and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Este to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Este and arriving at Lugano via Sacra Famiglia and Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Este and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Este to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Este and arriving at Lugano via Monselice, Padova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Este to Lugano?

The distance between Este and Lugano is 336 km. The road distance is 268.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Este to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 5h 21m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Este to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Este to Lugano bus from?

Este to Lugano bus services, operated by Azienda Trasporti Verona Srl, depart from Sacra Famiglia station.

Where do I catch the Este to Lugano train from?

Este to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Padova station.

Train or bus from Este to Lugano?

The best way to get from Este to Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 5h 21m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Este to Lugano bus arrive?

Este to Lugano bus services, operated by Azienda Trasporti Verona Srl, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova Station.

Where does the Este to Lugano train arrive?

Este to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Este to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Este to Lugano is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Este to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Este to Lugano?

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5991+ hotels available in Lugano.

Este to Lugano - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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 Milan
best
1. Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re 80 / ...
5h 21m
CHF 30–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacra Famiglia to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus 92 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona to Luganobus 401 / ...
8h 4m
CHF 27–56
Drive 268.7 km
1. Drive from Este to Luganocar 268.7 km
3h 20m
CHF 43–62
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Legnago to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Re
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Luganotrain Ec
6h 25m
CHF 54–102
Train via Verona
1. Take the train from Legnago to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
6h 36m
CHF 50–99

Este to Lugano by train

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5h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 335.8 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Este, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Este to Lugano via Monselice, Padova, and Milano Centrale in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Este to Lugano via Bassanello, Sacra Famiglia, Verona Porta Nuova Station, and Verona in around 8h 4m.

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