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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Lugano is to fly and train which costs SFr 27 - SFr 110 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Spain station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Spain and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Spain to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya and arriving at Lugano via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

How far is it from Spain to Lugano?

The distance between Spain and Lugano is 813 km. The road distance is 954.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 13h 46m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Spain to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Lugano bus from?

Spain to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Spain to Lugano train from?

Spain to Lugano train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train or bus from Spain to Lugano?

The best way to get from Spain to Lugano is to train which takes 13h 46m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 17h 5m.

Where does the Spain to Lugano bus arrive?

Spain to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Spain to Lugano train arrive?

Spain to Lugano train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Spain to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Lugano is 955 km. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from Spain to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

Spain to Lugano - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Spain to Lugano by plane, train, train (Renfe, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BCN - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 14m
CHF 27–107
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
13h 46m
CHF 97–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 5m
CHF 61–98
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
25h 2m
CHF 96–211
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PMI - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 8m
CHF 32–142
Fly Valencia Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VLC - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 31m
CHF 37–171
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MAD - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 54m
CHF 32–152
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BCN - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 51m
CHF 43–177
Fly Valencia Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VLC - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 3m
CHF 47–216
Bus via Lugano
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Milanbus FlixBus N1138 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus 076 / ...
17h 35m
CHF 62–106
Drive 954.7 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Luganocar 954.7 km
11h 8m
CHF 150–217

Spain to Lugano by train

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Distance: 813.1 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Spain and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya to Lugano via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 17h 5m.

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