There are 5 ways to get from Alba 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
best- Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
3h 59mCHF 45–118Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
- Take the bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain S50
5h 49mCHF 22–71Bus
- Take the bus from Alba - Autostazione to Torino - Piazza Carduccibus 47
- Take the bus from Turin Stura to Luganobus FlixBus N76 / ...
6h 35mCHF 24–36Drive 201.8 km
- Drive from Alba to Luganocar 201.8 km
2h 56mCHF 34–48Train via Turin
- Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
- Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 37mCHF 45–113
Alba to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alba to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Alba to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Alba to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Alba - Autostazione and arriving at Lugano via Fermata 68 - MOLINETTE OVEST, Fermata 225 - OSPEDALE GIOVANNI BOSCO CAP and Turin Stura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Alba to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Alba and arriving at Lugano via Torino Porta Susa and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Alba and Lugano is 280 km. The road distance is 201.8 km.
The best way to get from Alba to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Alba to Lugano, including transfers.
Alba to Lugano bus services, operated by AUTOLINEE GIACHINO S.r.l., depart from Alba - Autostazione station.
Alba to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Alba station.
The best way to get from Alba to Lugano is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Alba, Piemonte, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Alba to Lugano via Torino Porta Susa and Milano Centrale in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba - Autostazione to Lugano via Fermata 68 - MOLINETTE OVEST, Fermata 1618 - OSPEDALE GIOVANNI BOSCO, Fermata 225 - OSPEDALE GIOVANNI BOSCO CAP, and Turin Stura in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Alba to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–27
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Alba to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Alba to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–40
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–35
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–35
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 0141 937510
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineegiachino.it
Bus from Alba - Autostazione to Torino - Piazza Carducci
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–11
- Schedules at
- moeves.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Turin Stura to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- [email protected]
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
- Phone
- 035 289000
- Website
- torino.arriva.it
Bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–21
- Website
- https://torino.arriva.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Alba to Lugano bus services, operated by AUTOLINEE GIACHINO S.r.l., arrive at Torino - Piazza Carducci station.
Alba to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alba to Lugano is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Alba to Lugano.
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