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How to get fromLugano to Monacoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lugano to Monaco by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train Re80 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain train Ic
    7h 1m
    €57–108

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus 076 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 9m
    €20–76

  3. Drive 374.6 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Monacocar car 374.6 km
    3h 48m
    €67–96

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane MXP - NCE
    8h 9m
    €64–185

  5. Train via Gallarate

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain train Trenord
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Ventimigliatrain train 3085
    8h 15m
    €30–40

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train train
    2. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Turin Train Station Lingottobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Turin to Ventimigliabus bus 515
    12h 36m
    €56–69

Lugano to Monaco by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€57Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Monaco?

You can take a train from Lugano to Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Villa paloma via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Aéroport Terminal 1 in around 8h 9m.

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