There are 4 ways to get from Acqui Terme to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Acqui Terme to Alessandriatrain Re
- Take the train from Alessandria to Milano Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 51mCHF 36–81Train via Milan
cheapest- Take the train from Acqui Terme to Alessandriatrain Re
- Take the train from Alessandria to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
5hCHF 15–19Bus
- Take the bus from Alessandria to Paviabus TN Bus
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus
5h 57mDrive 197.3 km
- Drive from Acqui Terme to Luganocar 197.3 km
2h 20mCHF 38–55
Acqui Terme to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Acqui Terme to Lugano is to train via Milan which costs SFr 14 - SFr 19 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Acqui Terme to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Acqui Terme to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Acqui Terme - Movicentro and arriving at Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Alessandria, Pavia and Milano - Famagosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Acqui Terme to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Acqui Terme and arriving at Lugano via Alessandria and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Acqui Terme and Lugano is 208 km. The road distance is 197.3 km.
The best way to get from Acqui Terme to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 85.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Acqui Terme to Lugano, including transfers.
Acqui Terme to Lugano bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Alessandria station.
Acqui Terme to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Acqui Terme station.
The best way to get from Acqui Terme to Lugano is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Acqui Terme, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Acqui Terme to Lugano via Alessandria and Milano Centrale in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Acqui Terme - Movicentro to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Alessandria - Stazione Fs, Alessandria, Pavia, and Milano - Famagosta in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Acqui Terme to Alessandria
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Alessandria to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Acqui Terme to Alessandria
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–28
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Alessandria to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–9
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Alessandria to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–60
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Acqui Terme to Lugano bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Pavia station.
Acqui Terme to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Alessandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Acqui Terme to Lugano is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Acqui Terme to Lugano.
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