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

The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Lugano is to bus via Milan which costs SFr 14 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Lugano is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct bus between Ferrara and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Kennedy and arriving at Lugano via Bologna Centrale and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Ferrara and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Lugano via Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Ferrara to Lugano?

The distance between Ferrara and Lugano is 336 km. The road distance is 291.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ferrara to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Ferrara to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Lugano bus from?

Ferrara to Lugano bus services, operated by TPER spa, depart from Kennedy station.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Ferrara to Lugano?

The best way to get from Ferrara to Lugano is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Ferrara to Lugano bus arrive?

Ferrara to Lugano bus services, operated by TPER spa, arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.

Where does the Ferrara to Lugano train arrive?

Ferrara to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Ferrara to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Lugano is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Ferrara to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5852+ hotels available in Lugano.

Ferrara to Lugano - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Ferrara to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoEc
3h 40m
CHF 47–125
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazione356
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano507 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
6h 29m
CHF 15–50
Drive 291.2 km
1. Drive from Ferrara to Lugano291.2 km
3h 45m
CHF 47–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)BLQ - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
6h 57m
CHF 61–185
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
3h 59m
CHF 30–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Lugano
8h 37m
CHF 26–41

Ferrara to Lugano by train

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3h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 335.9 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Ferrara to Lugano via Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kennedy to Lugano via Bologna Centrale and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 6h 29m.

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