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How to get fromLugano to Ghiffaby train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Ghiffa by train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, line 429 bus, line 201 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano FLP to Ponte Tresatrain train S60
    2. Take the bus from Ponte Tresa, Stazione to Luino, Piazza Libertàbus bus 429
    3. Take the ferry from Luino to Ghiffaferry ferry 201 / ...
    2h 59m
  2. Train, line 316 bus, line 26 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Locarnotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Locarno, Stazione to Brissago, Postabus bus 316
    3. Take the bus from Brissago to Ghiffabus bus 26
    3h
    €10–47
  3. Drive 65.3 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Ghiffacar car 65.3 km
    1h 10m
    €12–17

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lugano to Ghiffa. However, you can take the train to Ponte Tresa, walk to Ponte Tresa, Stazione, take the line 429 bus to Luino, Piazza Libertà, walk to Luino, then take the line 201 ferry to Ghiffa. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Ghiffa via Locarno, Locarno, Stazione, and Brissago in around 3h.

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