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

The cheapest way to get from Monaco to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 9h 8m.

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 54m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Monaco and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Monaco to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Place d Armes and arriving at Lugano via Aeroport Terminal 2 and Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

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, Genova P.Za Principe and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Monaco to Lugano?

The distance between Monaco and Lugano is 375 km. The road distance is 376.7 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 via Genoa which takes 7h 2m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Monaco to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monaco to Lugano bus from?

Monaco to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.

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 via Genoa which takes 7h 2m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 40 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Monaco to Lugano bus arrive?

Monaco to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Monaco to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Monaco to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Monaco to Lugano is 377 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Monaco 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 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
7h 2m
CHF 46–125
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Gallaratetrain 3087
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
9h 8m
CHF 23–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 24m
CHF 29–40
Drive 376.7 km
1. Drive from Monaco to Luganocar 376.7 km
3h 54m
CHF 61–89
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Ventimiglia to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 406
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus 076 / ...
9h 39m
CHF 27–49

Monaco to Lugano by train

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Distance: 375.3 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Monaco and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Lugano via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 29–40 and the journey takes 6h 31m.

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