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

The cheapest way to get from Garda to Lugano is to train via Milan which costs SFr 14 - SFr 21 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Garda to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Garda and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Garda to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Garda and arriving at Lugano via Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Garda to Lugano?

The distance between Garda and Lugano is 214 km. The road distance is 196.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Garda to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Garda to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Garda to Lugano bus from?

Garda to Lugano bus services, operated by Azienda Trasporti Verona Srl, depart from Garda station.

Train or bus from Garda to Lugano?

The best way to get from Garda to Lugano is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Garda to Lugano bus arrive?

Garda to Lugano bus services, operated by Azienda Trasporti Verona Srl, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova Station.

Can I drive from Garda to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Garda to Lugano is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Garda to Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

Garda to Lugano - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Garda 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Luganotrain Ec
4h 15m
CHF 42–91
Train via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Re 6
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re 80
4h 49m
CHF 14–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Garda to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus 164 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona to Luganobus FlixBus 024
6h 10m
CHF 20–40
Drive 196.3 km
1. Drive from Garda to Luganocar 196.3 km
2h 42m
CHF 31–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Garda to Peschiera del Gardabus 164
2. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
4h 24m
CHF 44–131

Garda to Lugano by bus and train (Trenitalia)

7Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 214.3 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Garda, Veneto, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Peschiera Del Garda to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–85 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garda to Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova Station and Verona in around 6h 10m.

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