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

The cheapest way to get from Pisa to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 21 - SFr 28 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pisa to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.

Is there a direct bus between Pisa and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Pisa to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Pisa Airport and arriving at Lugano via Genoa and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Pisa and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pisa Centrale and arriving at Lugano. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Pisa to Lugano?

The distance between Pisa and Lugano is 458 km. The road distance is 357.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Pisa to Lugano without a car is to train via Florence which takes 5h 57m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Pisa to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pisa to Lugano bus from?

Pisa to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Pisa Airport station.

Where do I catch the Pisa to Lugano train from?

Pisa to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Pisa Centrale station.

Train or bus from Pisa to Lugano?

The best way to get from Pisa to Lugano is to train via Florence which takes 5h 57m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Pisa to Lugano bus arrive?

Pisa to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Genoa station.

Where does the Pisa to Lugano train arrive?

Pisa to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Pisa to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Pisa to Lugano is 357 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Pisa to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Pisa to Lugano?

Book your Pisa to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Pisa to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6112+ hotels available in Lugano.

Pisa to Lugano - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Pisa to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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 via Florence
best
1. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
5h 57m
CHF 62–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pisa Airport to Genoabus
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
8h 15m
CHF 18–60
Drive 357.3 km
1. Drive from Pisa to Luganocar 357.3 km
3h 47m
CHF 56–81
Fly Pisa International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PSA - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 17m
CHF 86–238
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
7h 6m
CHF 70–120
Train #2
1. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Codognotrain
2. Take the train from Codogno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 15m
CHF 22–28
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FLR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 15m
CHF 81–220

Pisa to Lugano by train

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5h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.4 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Pisa, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Pisa Centrale to Lugano via Florence Santa Maria Novella and Milano Centrale in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pisa Airport to Lugano via Genoa and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 8h 15m.

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