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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Pienza is to train and bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Pienza is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Pienza?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Pienza. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Pienza N.Insediamento via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Autostazione [5] and Buonconvento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Lugano to Pienza?

The distance between Lugano and Pienza is 530 km. The road distance is 490.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Pienza without a car is to train via Milan which takes 9h 16m and costs €75 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Lugano to Pienza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Pienza bus from?

Lugano to Pienza bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Pienza?

The best way to get from Lugano to Pienza is to train via Milan which takes 9h 16m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Lugano to Pienza bus arrive?

Lugano to Pienza bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Pienza?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Pienza is 490 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Lugano to Pienza.

Where can I stay near Pienza?

There are 1960+ hotels available in Pienza.

Lugano to Pienza - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Pienza 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 via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain Re
9h 16m
€76–162
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain S11
2. Take the bus from Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falcone to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Sienabus 443 / ...
12h 15m
€28–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus FlixBus 076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Sienabus N528 / ...
10h 5m
€33–57
Drive 490.2 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Pienzacar 490.2 km
4h 57m
€86–123
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Firenze S.M.N.train Ec
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain Re
11h 23m
€91–154

Lugano to Pienza by train and bus

42Weekly Services

9h 16mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lugano to Pienza.

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Distance: 530.3 km
Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Pienza N.Insediamento via Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., Siena, Buonconvento, and Buonconvento in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Pienza N.Insediamento via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Siena, Autostazione [5], and Buonconvento in around 10h 5m.

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