There are 4 ways to get from Massa to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Massa Centro to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
5h 35mCHF 36–74Bus
- Take the bus from Marina Di Massa Piazza Betti to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 43mCHF 64–68Drive 315.1 km
- Drive from Massa to Luganocar 315.1 km
3h 20mCHF 53–77Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Massa Centro to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
5h 40mCHF 49–92
Massa to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Massa to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Massa to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.
No, there is no direct bus from Massa to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Viale Roma Piazza Misericordia and arriving at Lugano via Marina Di Massa Piazza Betti and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Massa to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Massa Centro and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Massa and Lugano is 330 km. The road distance is 315.1 km.
The best way to get from Massa to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 75.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Massa to Lugano, including transfers.
Massa to Lugano bus services, operated by Autostradale, depart from Marina Di Massa Piazza Betti station.
Massa to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Massa Centro station.
The best way to get from Massa to Lugano is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 64 - SFr 69 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Massa, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Massa Centro to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Viale Roma Piazza Misericordia to Lugano via Marina Di Massa Piazza Betti and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 6h 43m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Massa Centro to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Massa Centro to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- mail@autostradale.it
- Website
- Autostradale
Bus from Marina Di Massa Piazza Betti to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 59
- Website
- Autostradale
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Booking & Getting There
Massa to Lugano bus services, operated by Autostradale, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Massa to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Massa to Lugano is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Massa to Lugano.
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