There are 5 ways to get from Pinerolo to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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- Take the train from Pinerolo to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
- Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
4h 17mCHF 63–100Train via Novara
cheapest- Take the train from Pinerolo to Chivassotrain Re
- Take the train from Chivasso to Novaratrain Re
- Take the train from Busto Arsizio Nord to Luganotrain S50
6h 1mCHF 15–24Line 275 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Pinerolo - Stazione Ferroviaria to Torino - Autostazione Corso Bolzanobus 275 / ...
- Take the bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus
6h 3mCHF 22–33Drive 218.1 km
- Drive from Pinerolo to Luganocar 218.1 km
2h 37mCHF 35–50Line 275 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Pinerolo - Stazione Ferroviaria to Torino - Autostazione Corso Bolzanobus 275 / ...
- Take the bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain S50
6h 9mCHF 23–32
Pinerolo to Lugano by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pinerolo to Lugano is to train via Novara which costs SFr 14 - SFr 24 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Pinerolo to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinerolo to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Pinerolo - Stazione Ferroviaria and arriving at Lugano via Turin Porta Susa and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Pinerolo to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Pinerolo and arriving at Lugano via Torino Porta di Susa and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Pinerolo and Lugano is 256 km. The road distance is 218.1 km.
The best way to get from Pinerolo to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Pinerolo to Lugano, including transfers.
Pinerolo to Lugano bus services, operated by Extra.To, depart from Pinerolo - Stazione Ferroviaria station.
Pinerolo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Pinerolo station.
The best way to get from Pinerolo to Lugano is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can line 275 bus and bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Pinerolo, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Pinerolo to Lugano via Torino Porta di Susa and Milano Centrale in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pinerolo - Stazione Ferroviaria to Lugano via Torino - Autostazione Corso Bolzano, Turin Porta Susa, Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, and Milan in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Pinerolo to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–6
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Pinerolo to Chivasso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Chivasso to Novara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- CHF 30–40
- Smart Flex
- CHF 30–40
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Busto Arsizio Nord to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 02 8412 1302
- extrato@extrato.it
- Website
- extrato.it
Bus from Pinerolo - Stazione Ferroviaria to Torino - Autostazione Corso Bolzano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Schedules at
- extrato.it
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–20
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Milan to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Pinerolo to Lugano bus services, operated by Extra.To, arrive at Torino - Autostazione Corso Bolzano station.
Pinerolo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinerolo to Lugano is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Pinerolo to Lugano.
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