There are 5 ways to get from Alessandria to Lugano by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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 Alessandria to Milano Centraletrain Re13
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
3h 17mCHF 11–15Bus
- Take the bus from Valenza - Stazione Ferroviaria to Milano - Famagostabus S120
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus
3h 59mDrive 164.8 km
- Drive from Alessandria to Luganocar 164.8 km
1h 50mCHF 27–39Train via Voghera (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Alessandria to Vogheratrain Re
- Take the train from Voghera to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
3h 23mCHF 20–37Train via Tortona (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Tortona to Milano Centraletrain 2357 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
3h 36mCHF 32–86
Alessandria to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alessandria to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 11 - SFr 15 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Alessandria to Lugano is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Alessandria to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Valenza - Stazione Ferroviaria and arriving at Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Milano - Famagosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Alessandria to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Alessandria and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Alessandria and Lugano is 178 km. The road distance is 164.8 km.
The best way to get from Alessandria to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 11 - SFr 15.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Alessandria to Lugano, including transfers.
Alessandria to Lugano bus services, operated by Societa' Consortile Alessandrina Trasporti A Responsabilita' Limitata, depart from Valenza - Stazione Ferroviaria station.
Alessandria to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Alessandria station.
The best way to get from Alessandria to Lugano is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 11 - SFr 15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Alessandria, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Alessandria to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alessandria to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Valenza, Valenza - Stazione Ferroviaria, and Milano - Famagosta in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Alessandria to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–9
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Alessandria to Voghera
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–8
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Voghera to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Tortona to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Voghera to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Tortona to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 10–15
- 2nd Class
- CHF 13–17
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 0131 44 54 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- sc-alessandrinatrasporti.it
Bus from Valenza - Stazione Ferroviaria to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://sc-alessandrinatrasporti.it/english/
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- onebus.it
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://onebus.it/
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More Questions & Answers
Alessandria to Lugano bus services, operated by Societa' Consortile Alessandrina Trasporti A Responsabilita' Limitata, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Alessandria to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alessandria to Lugano is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Alessandria to Lugano.
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