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
best- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
5h 29mCHF 55–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Padua to Luganobus FlixBus 401
8h 1mCHF 29–46Drive 270.4 km
- Drive from Este to Luganocar 270.4 km
3h 24mCHF 52–76Bus, train via Milan
- Take the bus from Este to Padova Autostazionebus
- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
5h 39mCHF 34–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Este to Padova Autostazionebus E009/E013-V / ...
- Take the train from Padova to Luganotrain Ec
5h 42mCHF 64–116
Este to Lugano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Este to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Este to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Este to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Este and arriving at Lugano via Padua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
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 29m.
The distance between Este and Lugano is 336 km. The road distance is 270.4 km.
The best way to get from Este to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 Frecce, depart from Padova station.
The best way to get from Este to Lugano is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 1m.
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 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Padua to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 25–40 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
Train from Padova to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 75–110
- 2nd Class
- CHF 60–85
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Padua to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 049 8241199
- servizioclienti@fsbusitalia.it
- Website
- fsbusitalia.it
Bus from Este to Padova Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Schedules at
- fsbusitalia.it
Bus from Este to Padova Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Schedules at
- fsbusitalia.it
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Booking & Getting There
Este to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.
Este to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Este to Lugano is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Este to Lugano.
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