There are 6 ways to get from Lugano to Rome, Termini by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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- Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleRe80 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma TerminiFr / ...
4h 36m€46–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Roma, Autostazione TiburtinaItabus
11h 42m€24–84Drive 646.4 km
- Drive from Lugano to Rome, Termini646.4 km
6h 8m€112–162Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)MXP - FCO
4h 32m€49–192Train via Milan
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleRe80 / ...
- Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Roma Termini9987 / ...
5h 9m€53–140Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)LIN - FCO
4h 40m€56–227
Lugano to Rome, Termini by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Rome, Termini is to bus which costs €24 - €85 and takes 11h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Rome, Termini is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €45 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Rome, Termini. However, there are services departing from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani and arriving at Termini via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Rome, Termini. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Roma Termini via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Lugano and Rome, Termini is 639 km. The road distance is 646.4 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Rome, Termini without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Lugano to Rome, Termini, including transfers.
Lugano to Rome, Termini bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.
Lugano to Rome, Termini train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Rome, Termini is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €85 and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Rome, Termini, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Roma Termini via Milano Centrale in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina twice daily. Tickets cost €23–70 and the journey takes 11h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.
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- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–260
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–380
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–260
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–380
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–330
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- 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 Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Milan Rogoredo to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–70
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Rome, Termini bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Lugano to Rome, Termini train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Rome, Termini is 646 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Lugano to Rome, Termini.
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