There are 3 ways to get from Merone to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Merone to Como S.Giovannitrain R18
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
1h 12mCHF 6–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Monguzzo to Como San Giovannibus C147
- Take the bus from Como to Luganobus FlixBus 1524 / ...
2h 12mCHF 4–8Drive 49.3 km
- Drive from Merone to Luganocar 49.3 km
47 minCHF 9–12
Merone to Lugano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merone to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 4 - SFr 9 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Merone to Lugano is to drive which takes 47 min and costs SFr 8 - SFr 12.
No, there is no direct bus from Merone to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Monguzzo and arriving at Lugano via Como. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Merone to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Merone and arriving at Lugano via Como S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Merone and Lugano is 51 km. The road distance is 49.3 km.
The best way to get from Merone to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 60.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Merone to Lugano, including transfers.
Merone to Lugano bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Monguzzo station.
Merone to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Merone station.
The best way to get from Merone to Lugano is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 4 - SFr 9 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Merone, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Merone to Lugano via Como S. Giovanni in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monguzzo to Lugano via Como in around 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Merone to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- info@asfautolinee.it
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Monguzzo to Como San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
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Booking & Getting There
Merone to Lugano bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Como San Giovanni station.
Merone to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Como S.Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merone to Lugano is 49 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Merone to Lugano.
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