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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Rome is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Rome is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Rome?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Roma. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Rome. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Roma Termini via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Lugano to Rome?

The distance between Lugano and Rome is 657 km. The road distance is 646.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Rome without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €100 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Lugano to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Rome bus from?

Lugano to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Rome train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Rome?

The best way to get from Lugano to Rome is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Lugano to Rome bus arrive?

Lugano to Rome bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Roma station.

Where does the Lugano to Rome train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Rome is 646 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Lugano to Rome.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Rome?

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Lugano to Rome - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lugano to Rome by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9981 / ...
4h 34m
€101–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Romabus Lugano - Napoli / ...
11h 15m
€35–70
Drive 646.3 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Romecar 646.3 km
6h 11m
€112–161
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
4h 54m
€58–206
Train via Lugano
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
4h 46m
€101–234
Train, train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain
3. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GOA - FCO
6h 50m
€89–246
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TRN - FCO
6h 13m
€91–275
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
6h 19m
€103–329

Lugano to Rome by train

113Weekly Trains

4h 46mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 657 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Roma Termini via Milano Centrale in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Lugano to Roma hourly. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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