There are 5 ways to get from Fortezza 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 Verona
best- Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfeste to Verona Porta Nuova89
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano CentraleFr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
5h 57mCHF 60–125Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Bolzano BozenRe
- Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Milano Lambrate
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
7h 48mCHF 27–48Bus
- Take the bus from Varna to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to LuganoN474
8h 49mCHF 72–96Drive 310.2 km
- Drive from Fortezza to Lugano310.2 km
5h 6mCHF 50–72Train
- Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Milano Centrale94007
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoRe80 / ...
6h 19mCHF 47–81
Fortezza to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fortezza to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 27 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Fortezza to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Fortezza station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Franzensfeste - Fortezza, Train Station and arriving at Lugano via Varna and Malpensa Airport - Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Fortezza to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Fortezza/Franzensfeste and arriving at Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Fortezza and Lugano is 417 km. The road distance is 310.2 km.
The best way to get from Fortezza to Lugano without a car is to train via Verona which takes 5h 57m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Fortezza to Lugano, including transfers.
Fortezza to Lugano bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, depart from Varna station.
Fortezza to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Fortezza/Franzensfeste station.
The best way to get from Fortezza to Lugano is to train via Verona which takes 5h 57m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 100 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Fortezza, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Fortezza/Franzensfeste to Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franzensfeste - Fortezza, Train Station to Lugano via Varna and Malpensa Airport - Milan in around 8h 49m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Fortezza/Franzensfeste to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 38–43
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–40
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 50–75
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Bolzano-Bozen to Milano Lambrate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–21
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–26
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 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
Train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–12
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–19
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- CHF 12–18
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- clevertransfer.eu
Bus from Varna to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–85
- Website
- https://clevertransfer.eu/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Fortezza to Lugano bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, arrive at Malpensa Airport - Milan station.
Fortezza to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fortezza to Lugano is 310 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Fortezza to Lugano.
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