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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Athens is to train and fly which costs €45 - €170 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Athens is to train and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs €45 - €170.

How far is it from Lugano to Athens?

The distance between Lugano and Athens is 1631 km. The road distance is 2107.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Athens without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Reggio Emilia which takes 27h 12m and costs €170 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Lugano to Athens, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lugano and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Lugano. It is currently 10:05 PM in Lugano and 11:05 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Lugano to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Athens is 2108 km. It takes approximately 21h 22m to drive from Lugano to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12318+ hotels available in Athens.

Lugano to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Lugano to Athens by train, plane, ferry, bus, 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.

Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)MXP - ATH
6h 56m
€45–166
Train, ferry, bus via Reggio Emilia
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia AvFr
3. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Bari CentraleFr
4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to IgoumenitsaAsf
5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
27h 12m
€174–392
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Skopje, Transporten Centar
4. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to GevgelijaRe
5. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Thessaloníki
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
30h 29m
Drive 2,107.6 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Athens2,107.6 km
21h 22m
€376–543
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BGY - ATH
7h 39m
€90–282
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LIN - ATH
9h 12m
€106–240
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)ZRH - ATH
8h 36m
€124–256
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BrindisiFr
3. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
30h 39m
€163–352
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athens
32h 48m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varese to Vlore , station
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athens
42h 52m
€124–140

Lugano to Athens by train, bus, ferry, and foot

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27h 12mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,631 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Athens, Greece?

You can take a train from Lugano to Athens via Bellinzona, Bellinzona, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 32h 48m.

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