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

The cheapest way to get from Merate to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 5 - SFr 8 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merate to Lugano is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 16.

Is there a direct bus between Merate and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Merate to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi and arriving at Lugano via Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Merate and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Merate to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Cernusco-Merate and arriving at Lugano via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Merate to Lugano?

The distance between Merate and Lugano is 72 km. The road distance is 67.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Merate to Lugano without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 58m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Merate to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merate to Lugano bus from?

Merate to Lugano bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi station.

Where do I catch the Merate to Lugano train from?

Merate to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Cernusco-Merate station.

Train or bus from Merate to Lugano?

The best way to get from Merate to Lugano is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 10 - SFr 28 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Merate to Lugano bus arrive?

Merate to Lugano bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Como San Giovanni station.

Where does the Merate to Lugano train arrive?

Merate to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.

Can I drive from Merate to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Merate to Lugano is 67 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Merate to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Merate to Lugano - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Merate to Lugano by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Como San Giovannibus C46
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
1h 58m
CHF 10–64
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cernusco-Merate to Monzatrain S8 / ...
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain Re 80 / ...
2h 2m
CHF 5–8
Drive 67.1 km
1. Drive from Merate to Luganocar 67.1 km
1h 4m
CHF 11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Como San Giovannibus C46
2. Take the bus from Como to Luganobus 456 / ...
3h 8m
CHF 11–28

Merate to Lugano by bus and train

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1h 58mAverage Duration

CHF 10Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merate to Lugano.

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Distance: 71.5 km
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Merate, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cernusco-Merate to Lugano via Monza in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Lugano via Como in around 3h 8m.

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