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

The cheapest way to get from Intra to Lugano is to line 26 ferry and train which costs SFr 8 - SFr 14 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Intra to Lugano is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs SFr 11 - SFr 17.

Is there a direct bus between Intra and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Intra to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and arriving at Lugano via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Intra to Lugano?

The distance between Intra and Lugano is 40 km. The road distance is 69.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Intra to Lugano without a car is to line 200 ferry and line 429 bus and train which takes 2h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Intra to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Intra to Lugano bus from?

Intra to Lugano bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio station.

Where does the Intra to Lugano bus arrive?

Intra to Lugano bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Intra to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Intra to Lugano is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Intra to Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5883+ hotels available in Lugano.

Intra to Lugano - 5 ways to travel via train, line 200 ferry, and line 429 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Intra to Lugano by ferry, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 200 ferry, line 429 bus, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Pallanza-Intra-Suna to Luino200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luino, Piazza Libertà to Ponte Tresa, Stazione429
3. Take the train from Ponte Tresa to Lugano FLPS60
2h 28m
Line 26 ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Pallanza-Intra-Suna to Laveno26
2. Take the train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Varese NordR22
3. Take the train from Varese to LuganoS40 / ...
2h 51m
CHF 8–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 235
2. Take the bus from Milan to LuganoN474
4h 5m
CHF 50–66
Drive 69.4 km
1. Drive from Intra to Lugano69.4 km
1h 17m
CHF 12–17
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Pallanza-Intra-Suna to Locarno200
3h 20m
CHF 12–33

Intra to Lugano by bus

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4h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.7 km
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Intra, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Lugano via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 and Milan in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Pallanza-Intra-Suna to Locarno once daily. Tickets cost CHF 9–13 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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