How far is it from Aletsch Glacier to Lugano?

The distance between Aletsch Glacier and Lugano is 161 km.

How do I travel from Aletsch Glacier to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Aletsch Glacier to Lugano without a car is to travel and train via Andermatt which takes 4h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aletsch Glacier to Lugano?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Aletsch Glacier to Lugano, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Aletsch Glacier to Lugano - 3 ways to travel via train, line 142 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Aletsch Glacier to Lugano by unknown, train, or bus

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Travel, train via Andermatt
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1. Walk from Aletsch Glacier to Fürgangen-Bellwald Talstationunknown
2. Take the train from Fürgangen-Bellwald Talstation to Andermatttrain R43
3. Take the train from Göschenen to Bellinzonatrain
4h 9m
Travel, line 142 bus, bus, line 222 bus, train
1. Walk from Aletsch Glacier to Fiesch, Bahnhofunknown
2. Take the bus from Fiesch, Bahnhof to Oberwald, Bahnhofbus 142
3. Take the bus from Oberwald, Bahnhof to Airolo, Stazionebus 111
4. Take the bus from Airolo, Stazione to Biasca, Stazionebus 120
5. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 222 / ...
6. Take the train from Bellinzona to Luganotrain S10 / ...
5h 49m
Travel, train
1. Walk from Aletsch Glacier to Fieschunknown
2. Take the train from Fiesch to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
3. Take the train from Brig to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain 72 / ...
5. Take the train from Locarno to Luganotrain S
5h 14m

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Distance: 161.2 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Aletsch Glacier to Lugano. However, you can travel to Fürgangen-Bellwald Talstation, take the train to Andermatt, take the train to Göschenen, take the train to Bellinzona, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aletsch Glacier to Lugano via Fiesch, Bahnhof, Oberwald, Bahnhof, Airolo, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Bellinzona in around 5h 49m.

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