There are 5 ways to get from Punta Ala to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Follonica to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 54mCHF 56–99Bus
- Take the bus from Grosseto to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Punto Blu di Reggio Emiliabus
- Take the bus from Punto Blu di Reggio Emilia to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus
10h 41mCHF 109–157Drive 480.4 km
- Drive from Punta Ala to Luganocar 480.4 km
5h 6mCHF 92–133Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Follonica to Livorno Centraletrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
10h 45mCHF 85–148Train #2
- Take the train from Follonica to Livorno Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Milan Rogoredotrain Ec
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
11h 23mCHF 111–178
Punta Ala to Lugano by bus and train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Punta Ala to Lugano is to train via Bologna which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Punta Ala to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.
No, there is no direct bus from Punta Ala to Lugano. However, there are services departing from PUNTA ALA Poggettone and arriving at Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Porto Canale, Grosseto, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Punto Blu di Reggio Emilia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Punta Ala to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Follonica and arriving at Lugano via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Punta Ala and Lugano is 576 km. The road distance is 480.4 km.
The best way to get from Punta Ala to Lugano without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 7h 54m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Punta Ala to Lugano, including transfers.
Punta Ala to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Grosseto station.
Punta Ala to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Follonica station.
The best way to get from Punta Ala to Lugano is to train via Bologna which takes 7h 54m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 10h 41m.
What companies run services between Punta Ala, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from PUNTA ALA Poggettone to Lugano via Follonica F.S., Follonica, Bologna centrale, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from PUNTA ALA Poggettone to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Porto Canale, Grosseto F.S., Grosseto, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, and Punto Blu di Reggio Emilia in around 10h 41m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Follonica to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Follonica to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Follonica to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Follonica to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Follonica to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Livorno Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 85–130
- 2nd Class
- CHF 75–110
Train from Livorno Centrale to Milan Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Grosseto to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Punto Blu di Reggio Emilia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–65
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Punto Blu di Reggio Emilia to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–70
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Punta Ala to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Punta Ala to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punta Ala to Lugano is 480 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Punta Ala to Lugano.
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