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How to get fromGardone Riviera to Luganoby train (Trenitalia), ferry, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gardone Riviera to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), ferry, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re 80 / ...
    3h 17m
    CHF 51–83
  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Gardone Riviera to Desenzano del Gardaferry ferry 31
    2. Take the train from Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    6h 55m
    CHF 20–28
  3. Drive 172.6 km

    1. Drive from Gardone Riviera to Luganocar car 172.6 km
    2h 25m
    CHF 28–40
  4. Ferry, train via Milan

    1. Take the ferry from Gardone Riviera to Desenzano del Gardaferry ferry 31
    2. Take the train from Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    6h 57m
    CHF 45–77

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Gardone Riviera, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Gardone Riviera to Lugano via Desenzano Garda-Sirm and Milano Centrale in around 3h 17m.

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