There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Imperia 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- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Imperiatrain Ic
5h 22m€52–135Train via Como Camerlata
cheapest- Take the train from Saronno to Imperiatrain Re13
6h 54m€21–58Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Imperiabus 406
6h 50m€31–56Drive 309.6 km
- Drive from Lugano to Imperiacar 309.6 km
3h 11m€54–78
Lugano to Imperia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Imperia is to train via Como Camerlata which costs €20 - €60 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Imperia is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Imperia. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Imperia via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Imperia. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Imperia via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Lugano and Imperia is 318 km. The road distance is 309.6 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Imperia without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €50 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Lugano to Imperia, including transfers.
Lugano to Imperia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Imperia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Imperia is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Imperia, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Imperia via Milano Centrale in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Imperia via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 6h 50m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Saronno to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Imperia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Imperia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Imperia is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Lugano to Imperia.
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