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- Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to ReccoRe
4h 29m€30–59Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to ReccoRe 13
5h 46m€16–21Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano076 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoa798 / ...
5h 33m€20–55Drive 232.9 km
- Drive from Lugano to Recco232.9 km
2h 34m€41–59Train
- Take the train from Lugano to S. Margherita Ligure-PortofinoEc
5h 39m€103–182
Lugano to Recco by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Recco is to train which costs €16 - €22 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Recco is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €40 - €60.
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 29m.
The distance between Lugano and Recco is 235 km. The road distance is 232.9 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Recco without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 29m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Lugano to Recco, including transfers.
Lugano to Recco train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Recco is to train via Milan which takes 4h 29m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €55 and takes 5h 33m.
Lugano to Recco train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Recco is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Lugano to Recco.
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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Recco via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Genoa, Marittima/Principe Fs, Brignole Fs/, and Genova Brignole in around 5h 33m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lugano to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Recco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Recco
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–28
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–25
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Book your Lugano to Recco train tickets online with Omio.
There are 4713+ hotels available in Recco.