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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Vernazza is to bus which costs €16 - €75 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Vernazza is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Vernazza?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Vernazza. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Vernazza via Milano Centrale and Levanto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Lugano to Vernazza?

The distance between Lugano and Vernazza is 289 km. The road distance is 310.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Vernazza without a car is to train via Milan which takes 5h 34m and costs €25 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Lugano to Vernazza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Vernazza train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Vernazza?

The best way to get from Lugano to Vernazza is to train via Milan which takes 5h 34m and costs €25 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €75 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Lugano to Vernazza train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Vernazza?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Vernazza is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Lugano to Vernazza.

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

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Where can I stay near Vernazza?

There are 4139+ hotels available in Vernazza.

Lugano to Vernazza - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Vernazza by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, or car

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

Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleRe80 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LevantoIc
5h 34m
€25–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to La Spezia1500 / ...
7h 10m
€16–71
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleRe80 / ...
2. Take the night train from Milano Rogoredo to MonterossoNj
6h 19m
€39–274
Drive 310.3 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Vernazza310.3 km
3h 41m
€55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Sestri LevanteEc
6h 50m
€109–192

Lugano to Vernazza by train

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 288.8 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Vernazza via Milano Centrale and Levanto in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Vernazza via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, La Spezia - Instituto Cardarelli, La Spezia - Stazione FS, and La Spezia Centrale in around 7h 10m.

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