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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Italy is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Italy is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €100 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Italy. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Roma Termini via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Lugano to Italy?

The distance between Lugano and Italy is 657 km. The road distance is 646.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Italy without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €100 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Lugano to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Italy train from?

Lugano to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Italy?

The best way to get from Lugano to Italy is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Lugano to Italy train arrive?

Lugano to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Italy is 646 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Lugano to Italy.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Italy?

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Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 10395+ hotels available in Italy.

Lugano to Italy - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Italy by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9995 / ...
4h 34m
€101–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Romabus Lugano - Napoli / ...
11h 27m
€41–72
Drive 646.3 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Romecar 646.3 km
6h 11m
€111–160
Train via Lugano
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
4h 46m
€101–235

Lugano to Italy by train

113Weekly Trains

4h 34mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 657 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Italy?

You can take a train from Lugano to Roma Termini via Milano Centrale in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Lugano to Roma hourly. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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