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

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There are 6 ways to get from Pisa to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Florence

    best
    1. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train Re
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    5h 32m
    CHF 60–137

  2. Train (Trenitalia)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    6h 3m
    CHF 52–123

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pisa to Milanbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus bus
    6h 33m
    CHF 67–99

  4. Drive  357.3 km

    1. Drive from Pisa to Luganocar car 357.3 km
    3h 47m
    CHF 64–92

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane PSA - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    5h 51m
    CHF 121–256

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Chiassotrain train Ec
    7h 5m
    CHF 108–214

Pisa to Lugano by train

Calendar165Weekly Trains
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Pisa Centrale to Lugano via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pisa to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Assago-Milanofiori M2, Milan - Famagosta, and Milano - Famagosta in around 6h 33m.

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