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How to get fromNice to Luganoby bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Lugano by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus N456 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus bus 076 / ...
    7h 55m
    CHF 27–70

  2. Train via Genoa

    1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    8h 3m
    CHF 36–65

  3. Drive 389.4 km

    1. Drive from Nice to Luganocar car 389.4 km
    4h 2m
    CHF 63–91

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane NCE - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    8h 3m
    CHF 54–171

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Gallaratetrain train 3087
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain train Trenord / ...
    9h 31m
    CHF 30–40

Nice to Lugano by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 27Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nice, France and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Nice to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Lugano via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Milano Centrale in around 8h 3m.

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