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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Pavia is to train via Milan which costs €8 - €11 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Pavia is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Pavia?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Pavia. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Pavia via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Lugano to Pavia?

The distance between Lugano and Pavia is 114 km. The road distance is 107.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Pavia without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €40 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Lugano to Pavia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Pavia train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Pavia?

The best way to get from Lugano to Pavia is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €40 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Lugano to Pavia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Pavia?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Pavia is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Lugano to Pavia.

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

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Where can I stay near Pavia?

There are 585+ hotels available in Pavia.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Pavia 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
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paviatrain Ic
2h 6m
€41–76
Train via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re 80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paviatrain Re 13 / ...
2h 40m
€8–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Milanbus Itabus
3h 29m
€11–40
Drive 107.6 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Paviacar 107.6 km
1h 23m
€19–27

Lugano to Pavia by train

115Weekly Trains

2h 6mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113.5 km
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Pavia via Milano Centrale in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Milan once daily. Tickets cost €7–18 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Marino Autolinee S.p.A. also services this route once a week.

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