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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Alessandria to Milano Lambratetrain train Re13
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re80
    3h 24m
    CHF 12–25

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Valenza - Stazione Ferroviaria to Milano - Famagostabus bus S120
    2. Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus bus
    3h 59m

  3. Drive 164.8 km

    1. Drive from Alessandria to Luganocar car 164.8 km
    1h 50m
    CHF 27–39

  4. Train via Pavia

    1. Take the train from Alessandria to Paviatrain train R35 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    3h 43m
    CHF 18–41

  5. Train via Pavia #2

    1. Take the train from Alessandria to Paviatrain train R35 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re80
    3h 49m
    CHF 33–98

Alessandria to Lugano by train

Calendar67Weekly Trains
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Alessandria, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Alessandria to Lugano via Milano Lambrate and Milano Centrale in around 3h 24m. 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.

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