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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lugano by plane or train

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane PHL - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    12h 46m
    CHF 367–710

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane EWR - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    13h 24m
    CHF 299–493

  3. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane PHL - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    12h 55m
    CHF 465–861

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane EWR - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    13h 16m
    CHF 381–1,062

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane JFK - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    14h 11m
    CHF 314–1,315

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane PHL - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    15h 13m
    CHF 428–813

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,653.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 46m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Lugano. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Lugano.

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