There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Punta Ala by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train via Florence
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Livorno Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Follonicatrain Re
8h 26m€81–151Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Follonicatrain Re
9h 40m€72–139Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Grossetobus N527
9h 56m€79–110Drive 478.7 km
- Drive from Lugano to Punta Alacar 478.7 km
5h 5m€85–123Train #2
- Take the train from Chiasso to Livorno Centraletrain Ec
- Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Follonicatrain Re / ...
10h 42m€154–233
Lugano to Punta Ala by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Punta Ala is to train which costs €70 - €140 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Punta Ala is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Punta Ala. However, there are services departing from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo and arriving at PUNTA ALA Poggettone via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Grosseto F.S. and Riva Del Sole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Punta Ala. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Follonica via Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N. and Livorno Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Lugano and Punta Ala is 584 km. The road distance is 478.7 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Punta Ala without a car is to train via Florence which takes 8h 26m and costs €80 - €160.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Lugano to Punta Ala, including transfers.
Lugano to Punta Ala bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo station.
Lugano to Punta Ala train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Punta Ala is to train via Florence which takes 8h 26m and costs €80 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 9h 56m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Punta Ala, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Punta Ala Pozzino via Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., Livorno Centrale, Follonica, and Follonica F.S. in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo to PUNTA ALA Poggettone via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Grosseto, Grosseto F.S., and Riva Del Sole in around 9h 56m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Chiasso to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €140–200
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Onebus
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Punta Ala bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Lugano to Punta Ala train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Punta Ala is 479 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Lugano to Punta Ala.
There are 2417+ hotels available in Punta Ala.



