There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Rho by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train via Gallarate
best- Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
- Take the train from Gallarate to Rhotrain S5
1h 51m€6–66Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Aresebus
- Take the bus from ARESE v.le Sempione fr. 2 / Matteotti to RHO c.so Europa, 129 / v. Marconibus Z122
1h 58m€7–10Drive 65.1 km
- Drive from Lugano to Rhocar 65.1 km
48 min€12–17Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Rhotrain S11
2h 11m€6–9Train, bus
- Take the train from Lugano to Como Camerlatatrain S10
- Take the train from Como Camerlata Fnm to Saronnotrain R17 / ...
- Take the bus from SARONNO p.za I Maggio to RHO v. Lainate / c.so Europabus
2h 29m€8–44
Lugano to Rho by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Rho is to train which costs €6 - €9 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Rho is to drive which takes 48 min and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Rho. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at RHO c.so Europa, 129 / v. Marconi via ARESE v.le Sempione fr. 2 / Matteotti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lugano and arriving at Rho. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Lugano and Rho is 80 km. The road distance is 65.1 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Rho without a car is to train via Gallarate which takes 1h 51m and costs €5 - €70.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Lugano to Rho, including transfers.
Lugano to Rho bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Rho train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Rho is to train via Gallarate which takes 1h 51m and costs €5 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €11 and takes 1h 58m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Rho, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Rho via Gallarate in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to RHO c.so Europa, 129 / v. Marconi via Arese and ARESE v.le Sempione fr. 2 / Matteotti in around 1h 58m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Lugano to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Gallarate to Rho
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Lugano to Rho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Lugano to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Como Camerlata Fnm to Saronno
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lugano to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Gallarate to Rho
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Lugano to Arese
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
- Phone
- +39 02 89.60.39.04
- infotpl@airpullman.com
- Website
- airpullmanspa.com
Bus from ARESE v.le Sempione fr. 2 / Matteotti to RHO c.so Europa, 129 / v. Marconi
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- airpullmanspa.com
Bus from SARONNO p.za I Maggio to RHO v. Lainate / c.so Europa
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- airpullmanspa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Rho bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Arese station.
Lugano to Rho train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Gallarate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Rho is 65 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Lugano to Rho.
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