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

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Lugano is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Italy and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Lugano. However, there are services departing from P.Za Di Cinquecento and arriving at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Italy and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Italy to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Italy to Lugano?

The distance between Italy and Lugano is 639 km. The road distance is 647.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Italy to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Italy to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Italy to Lugano bus from?

Italy to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Italy to Lugano train from?

Italy to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Italy to Lugano?

The best way to get from Italy to Lugano is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Italy to Lugano bus arrive?

Italy to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.

Where does the Italy to Lugano train arrive?

Italy to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Italy to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Lugano is 647 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Italy to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Italy to Lugano?

Book your Italy to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5860+ hotels available in Lugano.

Italy to Lugano - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Italy 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
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano CentraleFr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoRe 80
5h 3m
CHF 37–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo CianiItabus
12h 17m
CHF 19–87
Drive 647.2 km
1. Drive from Rome to Lugano647.2 km
6h 10m
CHF 103–149
Train via Florence
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novella
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoEc
6h 11m
CHF 75–174

Italy to Lugano by train

126Weekly Trains

5h 3mAverage Duration

CHF 37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 638.9 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once daily. Tickets cost CHF 18–65 and the journey takes 10h 55m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.

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