There are 3 ways to get from Rho to Lugano by train, bus, or car
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Rho to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rho to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 5 - SFr 8 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Rho to Lugano is to drive which takes 48 min and costs SFr 10 - SFr 16.
No, there is no direct bus from Rho to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Rho, Corso Europa Fronte 133/Via Marconi,Paque' and arriving at Lugano via Arese. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Rho to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Rho and arriving at Lugano via Varese. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Rho and Lugano is 80 km. The road distance is 65.8 km.
The best way to get from Rho to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 8.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Rho to Lugano, including transfers.
Rho to Lugano bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Arese station.
Rho to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., depart from Rho station.
The best way to get from Rho to Lugano is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 6 - SFr 10 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Rho, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Rho to Lugano via Varese in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Arese to Lugano twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 5–8 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Rho to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Varese to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–3
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Arese to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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More Questions & Answers
Rho to Lugano bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Lugano station.
Rho to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., arrive at Varese station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rho to Lugano is 66 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Rho to Lugano.
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