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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Lugano is to bus and train which costs SFr 16 - SFr 40 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Lugano is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct bus between Siena and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Siena Central Train Station station and arriving at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Siena and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Siena to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Lugano via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Siena to Lugano?

The distance between Siena and Lugano is 450 km. The road distance is 439.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Siena to Lugano without a car is to bus and train via Florence which takes 5h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Siena to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Siena to Lugano bus from?

Siena to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Siena Central Train Station.

Where do I catch the Siena to Lugano train from?

Siena to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Siena station.

Train or bus from Siena to Lugano?

The best way to get from Siena to Lugano is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 40 and takes 8h.

Where does the Siena to Lugano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Siena to Lugano train arrive?

Siena to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Siena to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Siena to Lugano is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Siena to Lugano.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Siena to Lugano - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Siena to Lugano by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train via Florence
best
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
5h 52m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Milanbus 528
2. Take the train from Seregno to Luganotrain Re80
7h 1m
CHF 16–39
Drive 439.6 km
1. Drive from Siena to Luganocar 439.6 km
4h 33m
CHF 70–100
Bus, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FLR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 8m
Train
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
6h 6m
CHF 59–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena Central Train Station to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus Itabus
8h
CHF 20–40
Bus, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
7h 31m

Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 449.9 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Siena to Lugano via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Siena Central Train Station to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once daily. Tickets cost CHF 20–40 and the journey takes 8h.

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