There are 5 ways to get from Sterzing to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Verona
best- Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Re
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 29mCHF 33–100Bus
- Take the bus from Vipiteno to Chiusabus
- Take the bus from Chiusa to Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Take the bus from Bergamo to Luganobus 401 / ...
9h 25mCHF 93–162Drive 312.7 km
- Drive from Sterzing to Luganocar 312.7 km
5h 13mCHF 51–73Train
- Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Bolzano Bozentrain Re
- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
6h 58mCHF 64–142Train #2
- Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Bolzano Bozentrain Re
- Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como Camerlatatrain S11
8h 24mCHF 37–71
Sterzing to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sterzing to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sterzing to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sterzing to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Vipiteno and arriving at Lugano via Chiusa and Bergamo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Sterzing to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch and arriving at Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Sterzing and Lugano is 436 km. The road distance is 312.7 km.
The best way to get from Sterzing to Lugano without a car is to train via Verona which takes 6h 29m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Sterzing to Lugano, including transfers.
Sterzing to Lugano bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, depart from Vipiteno station.
Sterzing to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch station.
The best way to get from Sterzing to Lugano is to train via Verona which takes 6h 29m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 170 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Sterzing, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vipiteno to Lugano via Chiusa, Orio al Serio Airport, and Bergamo in around 9h 25m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–65
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 50–75
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Bolzano-Bozen to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–22
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–3
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–22
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- CHF 14–22
Train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–17
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–22
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- clevertransfer.eu
Bus from Vipiteno to Chiusa
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–50
- Website
- https://clevertransfer.eu/en/
Bus from Chiusa to Orio al Serio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- https://clevertransfer.eu/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bergamo to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Sterzing to Lugano bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, arrive at Chiusa station.
Sterzing to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sterzing to Lugano is 313 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Sterzing to Lugano.
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