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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Lugano by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane SEA - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    17h 15m
    CHF 327–559

  2. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane SEA - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    19h 7m
    CHF 282–996

  3. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane SEA - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    17h 56m
    CHF 418–962

  4. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane SEA - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    17h 23m
    CHF 365–850

  5. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane SEA - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain train
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train
    19h 40m
    CHF 390–1,192

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration14h 11mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,718.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 15m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Lugano. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport (LIN), walk to Linate Aeroporto, take the line 4 subway to Stazione Forlanini, walk to Milano Forlanini, take the train to Monza, then take the train to Lugano.

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