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How to get fromAlba to Luganoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Alba to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    4h 42m
    CHF 27–43

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Alba - Autostazione to Torino - Piazza Carduccibus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Turin to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus 423 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus bus
    6h 34m
    CHF 20–36

  3. Drive  201.8 km

    1. Drive from Alba to Luganocar car 201.8 km
    2h 57m
    CHF 34–49

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain train S50
    5h 49m
    CHF 21–53

  5. Train, bus via Turin

    1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Lingottotrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Turin Train Station Lingotto to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain train S50
    6h 33m
    CHF 31–52

Alba to Lugano by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Alba, Piemonte, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Alba to Lugano via Torino Porta di Susa and Milano Centrale in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba - Autostazione to Lugano via Torino - Piazza Carducci, Fermata 3300 - MOLINETTE EST, Fermata 619 - SAN PAOLO, Turin, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 6h 34m.

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