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

The cheapest way to get from Menton to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Menton to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.

Is there a direct bus between Menton and Lugano?

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 Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Menton and Lugano?

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 48m.

How far is it from Menton to Lugano?

The distance between Menton and Lugano is 367 km. The road distance is 365.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Menton to Lugano without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 6h 48m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Menton to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Menton to Lugano bus from?

Menton to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sanremo station.

Where do I catch the Menton to Lugano train from?

Menton to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train or bus from Menton to Lugano?

The best way to get from Menton to Lugano is to train via Genoa which takes 6h 48m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Menton to Lugano bus arrive?

Menton to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Menton to Lugano train arrive?

Menton to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

Can I drive from Menton to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Menton to Lugano is 365 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Menton to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

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

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 Genoa
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 48m
CHF 55–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sanremo to Milanbus FlixBus N508
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus 076 / ...
8h 30m
CHF 22–47
Drive 365.3 km
1. Drive from Menton to Luganocar 365.3 km
3h 52m
CHF 57–82
Train
1. Take the train from Imperia to Saronnotrain Re 13
8h 37m
CHF 42–70
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Gallaratetrain 3087
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
8h 52m
CHF 25–36

Menton to Lugano by train

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 367 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bastion to Lugano via Vintimille, Ventimiglia, San Remo - Autostazione, Sanremo, and Milan in around 8h 30m.

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