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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Funchal is to train and bus and fly which costs €85 - €210 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Funchal is to train and fly which takes 8h 37m and costs €90 - €180.

How far is it from Lugano to Funchal?

The distance between Lugano and Funchal is 2701 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Lugano to Funchal, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lugano and Funchal?

Funchal is 1h behind Lugano. It is currently 12:46 PM in Lugano and 11:46 AM in Funchal.

Where can I stay near Funchal?

There are 4719+ hotels available in Funchal.

Lugano to Funchal - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Funchal by train, plane, or bus

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
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Madeira Airport (FNC)MXP - FNC
8h 37m
€91–174
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
cheapest
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 Madeira Airport (FNC)BGY - FNC
10h 50m
€85–201
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Madeira Airport (FNC)ZRH - FNC
10h 28m
€151–364
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)LIN - FNC
11h 58m
€97–218
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Madeira Airport (FNC)BSL - FNC
10h 35m
€103–379

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

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6h 47mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Funchal.

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Distance: 2,700.8 km
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Funchal, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Lugano to Funchal. However, you can take the train to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, walk to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the bus to Boa Nova. Alternatively, you can take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the bus to Boa Nova.

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