There are 4 ways to get from Manarola to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), 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.
Train via Milan
best- Take the train from Levanto to Milano CentraleIc
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoRe80 / ...
5h 48mCHF 27–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Spezia to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano1500 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
7h 34mCHF 16–80Drive 313.8 km
- Drive from Manarola to Lugano313.8 km
3h 29mCHF 51–74Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Monterosso to LuganoEc
7h 8mCHF 56–113
Manarola to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manarola to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 80 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Manarola to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct train from Manarola to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Riomaggiore and arriving at Lugano via Levanto and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Manarola and Lugano is 294 km. The road distance is 313.8 km.
The best way to get from Manarola to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 5h 48m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 65.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Manarola to Lugano, including transfers.
Manarola to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Levanto station.
The best way to get from Manarola to Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 5h 48m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 80 and takes 7h 34m.
Manarola to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manarola to Lugano is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Manarola to Lugano.
What companies run services between Manarola, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Riomaggiore to Lugano via Levanto and Milano Centrale in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riomaggiore to Lugano via La Spezia Centrale, La Spezia - Stazione FS, La Spezia, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 34m.
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- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Levanto to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–28
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Levanto to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 47–48
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Monterosso to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 70–110
- 2nd Class
- CHF 55–80
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Spezia to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from La Spezia to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–26
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–35
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–13
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 10
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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