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How to get fromReading to Luganoby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, subway, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar) or car ferry

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There are 14 ways to get from Reading to Lugano by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, subway, bus, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
    12h 28m
    CHF 247–660

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LGW - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    7h 36m
    CHF 56–192

  3. Train, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain train
    2. Take the subway from Ealing Broadway station to Upminster stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Upminster to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus bus
    5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    22h 2m

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Luganocar car
    12h 32m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain train
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    21h
    CHF 220–668

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Luganobus bus
    25h 10m
    CHF 104–177

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Luganocar car
    13h 39m
    CHF 176–284

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LHR - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    7h 12m
    CHF 102–295

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane LHR - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    7h 19m
    CHF 103–338

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane LCY - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    7h 37m
    CHF 96–368

  11. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane LGW - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    7h 54m
    CHF 75–295

  12. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LTN - MXP
    4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    7h 50m
    CHF 66–202

  13. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LHR - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    7h 20m
    CHF 155–438

  14. Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LCY - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    7h 38m
    CHF 163–488

Reading to Lugano by train, subway, and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 247Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Reading to Lugano via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 12h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Lugano via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats in around 25h 10m.

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