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How to get fromFerrara to Luganoby train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ferrara to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    3h 37m
    CHF 48–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ferrara to Bergamobus bus 423
    2. Take the bus from Bergamo to Luganobus bus FlixBus 024
    7h 5m
    CHF 27–41

  3. Line 551 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cento Autostazione to Strada Attiragliobus bus 551 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Modena to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus bus
    5h 48m
    CHF 57–89

  4. Drive  292.9 km

    1. Drive from Ferrara to Luganocar car 292.9 km
    3h 51m
    CHF 52–75

  5. Train via Ferrara

    1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    3h 39m
    CHF 48–110

Ferrara to Lugano by train

Calendar165Weekly Trains
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrara Autostazione - Stallo 09 to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Cento Autostazione, Strada Attiraglio, Liceo Statale “Carlo Sigonio”, Scuola Gramsci, and Modena in around 5h 48m.

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