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 40 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Lugano is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

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 4h 57m.

How far is it from Rome to Lugano?

The distance between Rome and Lugano is 657 km. The road distance is 647.3 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 4h 57m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m 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 FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Lugano train from?

Rome to Lugano train services, operated by ItaloTreno, 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 4h 57m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Rome to Lugano bus arrive?

Rome to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Rome to Lugano train arrive?

Rome to Lugano train services, operated by ItaloTreno, 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6547+ hotels available in Lugano.

Rome to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Lugano by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
4h 57m
CHF 92–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N528 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 20m
CHF 40–69
Drive 647.3 km
1. Drive from Rome to Luganocar 647.3 km
6h 13m
CHF 104–150
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 5m
CHF 50–156
Train via Rome Termini
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
5h
CHF 90–215
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 40m
CHF 97–316
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FCO - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
5h 56m
CHF 93–261
Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane FCO - GOA
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 19m
CHF 80–241
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 49–123

Rome to Lugano by train

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4h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 657 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 10h 20m.

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