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

The cheapest way to get from Pisa to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 10m.

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 and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Pisa and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Pisa to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Pisa Centrale and arriving at Lugano via Firenze S.M.N., Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

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 Bologna which takes 5h 31m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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, depart from Pisa 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 Bologna which takes 5h 31m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Pisa to Lugano bus arrive?

Pisa to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6593+ hotels available in Lugano.

Pisa to Lugano - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Bologna
best
1. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
5h 31m
CHF 66–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pisa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 1500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 10m
CHF 23–41
Drive 357.3 km
1. Drive from Pisa to Luganocar 357.3 km
3h 47m
CHF 57–83
Fly Pisa International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PSA - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
5h 20m
CHF 90–157
Train
1. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Como Camerlatatrain Re 13
7h 38m
CHF 23–83
Train #2
1. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
7h 52m
CHF 57–165
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
5h 53m
CHF 98–252
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 9m
CHF 76–214

Pisa to Lugano by train

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5h 31mAverage Duration

CHF 66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.3 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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., Bologna centrale, and Milano Centrale in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pisa to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 10m.

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