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

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Lugano is to train and fly which costs SFr 55 - SFr 190 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Lugano is to train and fly which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Oslo and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Oslo to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Oslo bussterminal and arriving at Lugano via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Oslo and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Oslo S and arriving at Lugano via Malmo C, Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 26m.

How far is it from Oslo to Lugano?

The distance between Oslo and Lugano is 1751 km. The road distance is 2095 km.

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

The best way to get from Oslo to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 25h 26m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Oslo to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Lugano bus from?

Oslo to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oslo bussterminal station.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Lugano train from?

Oslo to Lugano train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.

Train or bus from Oslo to Lugano?

The best way to get from Oslo to Lugano is to train which takes 25h 26m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 170 and takes 32h 5m.

Where does the Oslo to Lugano bus arrive?

Oslo to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Oslo to Lugano train arrive?

Oslo to Lugano train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Malmö, Centralstation.

Can I drive from Oslo to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Oslo to Lugano is 2095 km. It takes approximately 19h 33m to drive from Oslo to Lugano.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oslo to Lugano?

Book your Oslo to Lugano bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6104+ hotels available in Lugano.

Oslo to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Oslo to Lugano by train, plane, bus, car ferry, night train, car, or car 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, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
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1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane OSL - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 17m
CHF 55–186
Train
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Malmö, Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Malmo C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
25h 26m
CHF 213–490
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Zurich Bus Stationbus N24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Luganobus 421 / ...
32h 5m
CHF 87–161
Car ferry, train, night train
1. Take the car ferry from Oslo Vipperangen to Port of Kielcarferry
2. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
37h 4m
CHF 292–732
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OSL - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
7h 20m
CHF 123–312
Train, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane OSL - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
9h 9m
CHF 76–239
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Słubicebus
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
38h 45m
CHF 175–257
Drive 2,095 km
1. Drive from Oslo to Luganocar 2,095 km
19h 33m
CHF 351–507
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Oslo to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Luganocar
19h 30m
CHF 333–1,102

Oslo to Lugano by train

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25h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,750.7 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Oslo, Norway and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Oslo S to Lugano via Malmo C, Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Basel SBB in around 25h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Lugano via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Zurich Bus Station in around 32h 5m.

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