What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Santorini Island?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Santorini Island is to train and fly which costs €70 - €240 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Santorini Island?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Santorini Island is to train and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs €70 - €240.

How far is it from Lugano to Santorini Island?

The distance between Lugano and Santorini Island is 1811 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Santorini Island without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Santorini Island without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 39h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Santorini Island?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Lugano to Santorini Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lugano and Santorini Island?

Santorini Island is 1h ahead of Lugano. It is currently 7:13 AM in Lugano and 8:13 AM in Santorini Island.

Where can I stay near Santorini Island?

There are 2131+ hotels available in Santorini Island.

Lugano to Santorini Island - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Lugano to Santorini Island by train, plane, bus, car ferry, car, or busferry

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

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Santorini (JTR)MXP - JTR
6h 15m
€71–238
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Athens
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Port
39h 17m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lugano to Port of Piraeus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Port
26h 58m
€438–644
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta NuovaFr
3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia
4. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Piraeus Port Akti Kondili
5. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paros
6. Take the car ferry from Paros to Thira Santorini Port
43h 14m
€230–388
Bus, bus and ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Chiasso to Peje
2. Take the bus from Peje to Thessaloníki
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
4. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Port
43h 35m
Bus, car ferry via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Port
43h 55m
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Varese to Vlore , station
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Korinthos
3. Take the train from Corinth to PiraeusRe
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Port
2d 1h
€184–238

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Santorini (JTR) flights

17Weekly Planes

4h 28mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,811.4 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Santorini Island, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Lugano to Santorini Island. However, you can take the train to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, walk to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) airport, then fly to Santorini (JTR). Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Thira Santorini Port via Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Athens, Στ.Ομονοιασ, Στ.Πειραια, and Port of Piraeus in around 39h 17m.

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