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

The cheapest way to get from Monaco to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monaco to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct train between Monaco and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Monaco to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Monaco-Monte-Carlo and arriving at Lugano via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Monaco to Lugano?

The distance between Monaco and Lugano is 375 km. The road distance is 376.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Monaco to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Monaco to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monaco to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Monaco to Lugano?

The best way to get from Monaco to Lugano is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus via Aéroport Terminal 2, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Monaco to Lugano train arrive?

Monaco to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Monaco to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Monaco to Lugano is 377 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Monaco to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 7021+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Monaco to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
7h 6m
CHF 52–132
Bus via Aéroport Terminal 2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus 076 / ...
8h 32m
CHF 25–55
Drive 376.6 km
1. Drive from Monaco to Luganocar 376.6 km
3h 57m
CHF 62–90
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
6h 26m
CHF 144–407
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ventimiglia to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 406
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus 076 / ...
9h 39m
CHF 26–47

Monaco to Lugano by train

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7h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 375.1 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Monaco and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Lugano via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Place d Armes to Lugano via Aeroport Terminal 2, Aéroport Terminal 2, Aéroport Terminal 1, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Milan in around 8h 32m.

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