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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Luganoby plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 14 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Lugano by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)planeLHR - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
    6h 24m
    CHF 82–230

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)planeLGW - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
    7h 10m
    CHF 44–187

  3. Train via Zurich

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich HbtrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganotrainIc2 / ...
    11h 46m
    CHF 186–629

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South WestbusRegioJet 10
    2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to LuganobusBlaBlaCar Bus
    21h 55m
    CHF 57–127

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Luganocar
    12h 12m

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)planeLHR - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
    6h 23m
    CHF 83–304

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)planeLHR - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
    6h 21m
    CHF 110–276

  8. Fly London City Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)planeLCY - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
    7h 34m
    CHF 86–302

  9. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)planeLGW - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
    7h 29m
    CHF 65–251

  10. Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)planeLCY - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
    7h 26m
    CHF 153–404

  11. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)planeLTN - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
    8h 19m
    CHF 47–175

  12. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbtrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganotrainEc
    12h 48m
    CHF 137–559

  13. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus700
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Basel SBBbus099
    3. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Luganobus
    25h 40m
    CHF 77–216

  14. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Luganocar
    13h 15m
    CHF 197–299

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Lugano by foot, train, and subway

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration11h 46mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Lugano via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Lugano via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 21h 55m.

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