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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Rome to Lugano?

The distance between Rome and Lugano is 639 km. The road distance is 647.2 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Rome to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Lugano bus from?

Rome to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Lugano train from?

Rome to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Lugano?

The best way to get from Rome to Lugano is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Rome to Lugano bus arrive?

Rome to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.

Where does the Rome to Lugano train arrive?

Rome to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Lugano is 647 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Rome to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Lugano?

Book your Rome to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Rome to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5809+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rome 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
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re 80 / ...
5h 2m
CHF 40–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus Itabus
10h 55m
CHF 18–80
Drive 647.2 km
1. Drive from Rome to Luganocar 647.2 km
6h 13m
CHF 105–151
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FCO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
5h 2m
CHF 52–144
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milan Rogoredotrain 9984 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re 80 / ...
5h 8m
CHF 49–114
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FCO - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
5h 14m
CHF 53–167
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane FCO - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 36m
CHF 67–218
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FCO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
6h 39m
CHF 85–230

Rome to Lugano by train

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 638.9 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once daily. Tickets cost CHF 18–50 and the journey takes 10h 55m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.

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