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How to get fromShanghai to Luganoby plane, train, car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Shanghai to Lugano by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane SHA - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    19h 41m
    CHF 165–557

  3. Drive 10,856.2 km

    1. Drive from Shanghai Station to Luganocar car 10,856.2 km
    5d 3h
    CHF 1,694–2,447

  4. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane PVG - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    17h 43m
    CHF 210–503

  5. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane PVG - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    20h 51m
    CHF 181–566

  6. Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain train
    2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane WUX - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    21h 54m
    CHF 189–670

  7. Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhoubus bus
    2. Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane NTG - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    25h 23m
    CHF 205–673

  8. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane PVG - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HBtrain train
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    21h 59m
    CHF 440–866

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration17h 18mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Shanghai to Lugano. However, you can take the line 10 subway to Hongqiao Airport T1, walk to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can drive from Shanghai Station to Lugano in around 5d 3h.

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