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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Merate is to train which costs €6 - €9 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Merate is to drive which takes 1h and costs €11 - €17.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Merate?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Merate. However, there are services departing from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani and arriving at Merate via Como San Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Merate?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Merate. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Cernusco-Merate via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Lugano to Merate?

The distance between Lugano and Merate is 81 km. The road distance is 65.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Merate without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €6 - €9.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Lugano to Merate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Merate bus from?

Lugano to Merate bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Merate train from?

Lugano to Merate train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Merate?

The best way to get from Lugano to Merate is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €6 - €9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €30 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Lugano to Merate bus arrive?

Lugano to Merate bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Como P.le S. Gottardo station.

Where does the Lugano to Merate train arrive?

Lugano to Merate train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., arrive at Monza station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Merate?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Merate is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Lugano to Merate.

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

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Where can I stay near Merate?

There are 3215+ hotels available in Merate.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Merate by train, bus, or car

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 MonzaRe 80 / ...
2. Take the train from Monza to Cernusco-MerateS8 / ...
1h 43m
€6–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Como P.le S. GottardoItabus
2. Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to MerateC46
3h 3m
€12–30
Drive 65.4 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Merate65.4 km
1h
€12–17
Train via Monza
1. Take the train from Lugano to MonzaRe80
2. Take the train from Monza to Cernusco-MerateS8 / ...
1h 53m
€30–54

Lugano to Merate by train

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1h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.4 km
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Cernusco-Merate via Monza in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Merate via Como San Giovanni in around 3h 3m.

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