There are 5 ways to get from Menton to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train via Genoa
best- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 52mCHF 45–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sanremo to Milanbus FlixBus N508
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 25mCHF 21–50Drive 365.3 km
- Drive from Menton to Luganocar 365.3 km
3h 52mCHF 58–84Train
- Take the train from Imperia to Saronnotrain Re 13
8h 37mCHF 38–67Train #2
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Gallaratetrain 3087
- Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
8h 56mCHF 22–33
Menton to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Menton to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Menton to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.
No, there is no direct bus from Menton to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Bastion and arriving at Lugano via Ventimiglia, Sanremo and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Menton to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Menton and arriving at Lugano via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Menton and Lugano is 367 km. The road distance is 365.3 km.
The best way to get from Menton to Lugano without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 6h 52m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Menton to Lugano, including transfers.
Menton to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sanremo station.
Menton to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Menton to Lugano is to train via Genoa which takes 6h 52m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Menton, France and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Menton to Lugano via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bastion to Lugano via Vintimille, Ventimiglia, San Remo - Autostazione, Sanremo, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 8h 25m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- 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 Imperia to Saronno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–19
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Gallarate to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sanremo to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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 14–20
- 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 4–6
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Menton to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Menton to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Menton to Lugano is 365 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Menton to Lugano.
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