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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Recco is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Recco is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Recco?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Recco. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Recco via Milano Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Lugano to Recco?

The distance between Lugano and Recco is 235 km. The road distance is 232.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Recco without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 25m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Lugano to Recco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Recco train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Recco?

The best way to get from Lugano to Recco is to train via Milan which takes 4h 25m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Lugano to Recco train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Recco?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Recco is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Lugano to Recco.

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

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Where can I stay near Recco?

There are 4961+ hotels available in Recco.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Recco 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 Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
3. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Reccotrain Re
4h 25m
€42–123
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Reccotrain Re 13
5h 52m
€16–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 25m
€21–34
Drive 232.9 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Reccocar 232.9 km
2h 35m
€41–59
Bus via Como
1. Take the bus from Como to Genoabus 495 / ...
6h 36m
€19–62

Lugano to Recco by train

113Weekly Trains

4h 25mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.2 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Recco via Milano Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost €13–25 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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