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

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Lugano is to fly and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 120 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Málaga to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct train between Málaga and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Lugano via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 49m.

How far is it from Málaga to Lugano?

The distance between Málaga and Lugano is 1569 km. The road distance is 1868.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Málaga to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 18h 49m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Málaga to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Lugano train from?

Málaga to Lugano train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.

Train or bus from Málaga to Lugano?

The best way to get from Málaga to Lugano is to train which takes 18h 49m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 180 and takes 33h 41m.

Where does the Málaga to Lugano train arrive?

Málaga to Lugano train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Málaga to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Lugano is 1868 km. It takes approximately 20h 41m to drive from Málaga to Lugano.

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

Book your Málaga to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5843+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Málaga to Lugano by plane, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, 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.

Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)AGP - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
6h 56m
CHF 33–119
Train
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoEc
18h 49m
CHF 144–460
Bus
1. Take the bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
33h 41m
CHF 84–171
Drive 1,868.1 km
1. Drive from Málaga to Lugano1,868.1 km
20h 41m
CHF 303–438
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)AGP - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
7h 9m
CHF 56–174
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)AGP - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
8h 50m
CHF 79–213
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AGP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lugano
7h 23m
CHF 105–285
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Basel (BSL)AGP - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lugano
9h 4m
CHF 78–277

Málaga to Lugano by train

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18h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,568.9 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Lugano via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 18h 49m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 75–110 and the journey takes 31h.

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