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There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Seattle by train or plane

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  1. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MXP - SEA
    17h 22m
    $280–711

  2. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane LIN - SEA
    17h 37m
    $331–1,215

  3. Train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ZRH - SEA
    17h 49m
    $342–1,014

  4. Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain train
    3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane TRN - SEA
    18h 52m
    $362–1,281

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration14h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,417.8 mi
  • Duration: 17h 22m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Seattle, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lugano to Seattle. However, you can take the train to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, walk to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), walk to SeaTac/Airport, then take the vehicle to Pioneer Square. Alternatively, you can take the train to Monza, take the train to Milano Forlanini, walk to Stazione Forlanini, take the line 4 subway to Linate Aeroporto, walk to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), walk to SeaTac/Airport, then take the vehicle to Pioneer Square.

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