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- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
5h 19mCHF 54–155Train via Verona
cheapest- Take the train from Legnago to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 55mCHF 20–26Bus
- Take the bus from Sacra Famiglia to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus 92
- Take the bus from Verona to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 423 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
7h 59mCHF 22–52Drive 268.6 km
- Drive from Este to Luganocar 268.6 km
3h 25mCHF 42–60Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Legnago to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Re
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Luganotrain Ec
6h 25mCHF 55–100
Este to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Este to Lugano is to train via Verona which costs SFr 19 - SFr 26 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Este to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Este to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Este and arriving at Lugano via Sacra Famiglia, Verona and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
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 19m.
The distance between Este and Lugano is 336 km. The road distance is 268.6 km.
The best way to get from Este to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Este to Lugano, including transfers.
Este to Lugano bus services, operated by Azienda Trasporti Verona Srl, depart from Sacra Famiglia 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 via Milan which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 59m.
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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Este to Lugano via Bassanello, Sacra Famiglia, Verona Porta Nuova Station, Verona, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 59m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Legnago to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 6
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Legnago to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Schedules at
- ferrovie.sistemiterritorialispa.it
- 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 4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 045 805 7922
- info@atv.verona.it
- Website
- atv.verona.it
Bus from Sacra Famiglia to Verona Porta Nuova Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Schedules at
- atv.verona.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Verona to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Verona to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–10
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–26
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 9
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Este to Lugano bus services, operated by Azienda Trasporti Verona Srl, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova Station.
Este to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Este to Lugano is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Este to Lugano.
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