There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Bergamo by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 2h 31m
27€ - 47€
Cheapest option
Bus • 3h 45m
17€ - 30€
2 alternative options
Bus via Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) • 3h 16m
65€ - 100€
Drive • 1h 21m
14€ - 22€
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Bergamo is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Bergamo is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Bergamo is 1 metre.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Bergamo is to drive which costs SFr 16 - SFr 24 and takes 1h 21m.
The quickest way to get from Lugano to Bergamo is to drive which costs SFr 16 - SFr 24 and takes 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Bergamo. However, there are services departing from Lugano Piazzale Besso and arriving at Orio al Serio Airport via Milano Malpensa Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Bergamo. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Bergamo via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Lugano and Bergamo is 65 km. The road distance is 120.1 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Bergamo without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 55.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Lugano to Bergamo, including transfers.
Lugano to Bergamo bus services, operated by Giosy Tours, depart from Lugano Piazzale Besso station.
Lugano to Bergamo train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Bergamo is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 3h 16m.
- Distance: 65 km
- Duration: 2h 31m
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Bergamo, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Bergamo via Monza in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Bergamo via Milan Malpensa Airport P2 Terminal 1 and Milano Malpensa Airport in around 3h 16m.
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 45€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Monza to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 5€
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 91 858 23 23
- Website
- giosytours.ch
Bus from Lugano Piazzale Besso to Milan Malpensa Airport P2 Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 40€
- Website
- Giosy Tours
- Phone
- 895 895 0831
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- altoadigebus.com
Bus from Milano Malpensa Airport to Orio al Serio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Schedules at
- altoadigebus.com
- Phone
- 031 247 249
- Website
- asfautolinee.it
Bus from Como San Giovanni to Stazione Autolinee Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 4€
- Schedules at
- asfautolinee.it
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Lugano to Bergamo bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, arrive at Orio al Serio Airport station.
Lugano to Bergamo train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Bergamo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Bergamo is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Lugano to Bergamo.
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