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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 20m.

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 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Siena and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Siena to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

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 9m.

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 Bologna which takes 5h 21m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 FlixBus, depart from Siena 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 bus which takes 7h 20m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 180 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Siena to Lugano bus arrive?

Siena to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Bologna
best
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
5h 21m
CHF 62–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N528 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 20m
CHF 26–46
Drive 439.6 km
1. Drive from Siena to Luganocar 439.6 km
4h 33m
CHF 71–103
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
7h 59m
CHF 71–204
Bus, train
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
6h 2m
CHF 64–150
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
6h 9m
CHF 64–173
Bus, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FLR - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 11m
CHF 102–267
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 32m
CHF 144–417

Siena to Lugano by bus and train

133Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 449.9 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Siena to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Siena to Lugano via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale in around 6h 9m.

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