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

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

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 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 1h 54m.

How far is it from Merate to Lugano?

The distance between Merate and Lugano is 81 km. The road distance is 67 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 train which takes 1h 54m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m 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 S.r.l., 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 1h 54m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 18. 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 S.r.l., 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 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 train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cernusco-Merate to MonzaS8 / ...
2. Take the train from Monza to LuganoRe 80 / ...
1h 54m
CHF 5–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Como San GiovanniC46
2. Take the bus from Como to Lugano456 / ...
3h 8m
CHF 11–28
Drive 67 km
1. Drive from Merate to Lugano67 km
1h
CHF 11–16
Train via Monza
1. Take the train from Cernusco-Merate to MonzaS8 / ...
2. Take the train from Monza to LuganoRe80
2h 17m
CHF 28–53

Merate to Lugano by train

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Map of how to get from Merate to Lugano.

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Distance: 81.4 km
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Cernusco-Merate to Lugano via Monza in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Lugano via Como in around 3h 8m.

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