There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Italy 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 Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
4h 32m€91–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Rome Tiburtina Bus stationbus FlixBus 1524
10h 53m€60–96Drive 646.6 km
- Drive from Lugano to Romecar 646.6 km
6h 12m€116–168Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9995 / ...
4h 35m€96–156Train via Lugano #2
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9981 / ...
5h 24m€91–146
Lugano to Italy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Italy is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Italy is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €90 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Italy. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Termini via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
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 32m.
The distance between Lugano and Italy is 637 km. The road distance is 646.6 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Italy without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €90 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Lugano to Italy, including transfers.
Lugano to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Italy is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €90 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 53m.
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 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Rome Tiburtina Bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 10h 25m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Italo Treno
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lugano to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Lugano to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Italy is 647 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Lugano to Italy.
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