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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Manarola is to bus which costs €17 - €80 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Manarola is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Manarola?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Manarola. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Riomaggiore via Sestri Levante. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Lugano to Manarola?

The distance between Lugano and Manarola is 355 km. The road distance is 311.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Manarola without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Lugano to Manarola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Manarola train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Manarola?

The best way to get from Lugano to Manarola is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €80 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Lugano to Manarola train arrive?

Lugano to Manarola train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sestri Levante station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Manarola?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Manarola is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Lugano to Manarola.

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

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Where can I stay near Manarola?

There are 4272+ hotels available in Manarola.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Manarola 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 Sestri LevanteEc
6h 55m
€126–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN1308 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to La Spezia1500 / ...
7h 23m
€17–77
Drive 311.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Manarola311.8 km
3h 28m
€55–79
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleRe80 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to La Spezia CentraleIc
7h 14m
€26–92

Lugano to Manarola by train

2Weekly Trains

6h 55mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 354.6 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Sestri Levante twice a week. Tickets cost €100–190 and the journey takes 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Riomaggiore via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, La Spezia - Instituto Cardarelli, La Spezia - Stazione FS, and La Spezia Centrale in around 7h 23m.

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