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

The cheapest way to get from Villach to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Villach to Lugano is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Villach and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Villach to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Villach and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Villach to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Lugano via Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Villach to Lugano?

The distance between Villach and Lugano is 575 km. The road distance is 528.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Villach to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Villach to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Villach to Lugano bus from?

Villach to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Villach Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Villach to Lugano train from?

Villach to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Villach Hbf station.

Train or bus from Villach to Lugano?

The best way to get from Villach to Lugano is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Villach to Lugano bus arrive?

Villach to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Villach to Lugano train arrive?

Villach to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Villach to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Villach to Lugano is 529 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Villach to Lugano.

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

Book your Villach to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Villach to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6280+ hotels available in Lugano.

Villach to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 9 ways to get from Villach to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, night train, or shuttle

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 46m
CHF 81–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N456 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
9h 35m
CHF 34–74
Drive 528.7 km
1. Drive from Villach to Luganocar 528.7 km
6h 1m
CHF 83–119
Train to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste Airporttrain
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane TRS - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 55m
CHF 100–216
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestrenighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Luganotrain Ec
8h 20m
CHF 96–348
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Peschiera del Gardabus
2. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
9h 49m
CHF 39–52
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhof to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LJU - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
9h 7m
CHF 105–380
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhof to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LJU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
7h 55m
CHF 158–456
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
9h 22m
CHF 147–348

Villach to Lugano by train

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7h 46mAverage Duration

CHF 81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Villach to Lugano.

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Distance: 575.3 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Villach, Austria and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Lugano via Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Villach Hbf to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 9h 35m.

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