There are 10 ways to get from Arad to Lugano by train, plane, bus, night train, or car
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Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
best- Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain
- Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BUD - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
9h 43mCHF 56–152Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain
- Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane TSR - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
11h 52mCHF 46–194Train
- Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
18h 21mCHF 149–331Bus via Verona
- Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona to Luganobus FlixBus 024
19h 47mCHF 119–154Train, night train
- Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the night train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
20h 3mCHF 124–266Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain
- Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BUD - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
10h 1mCHF 178–441Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain
- Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BUD - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
10h 20mCHF 83–268Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain
- Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane TSR - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
9h 44mCHF 71–345Bus
- Take the bus from Arad to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 1922
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 50mCHF 106–173Drive 1,154 km
- Drive from Arad to Luganocar 1,154 km
13h 16mCHF 190–274
Arad to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Lugano is to train and fly which costs SFr 55 - SFr 160 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Lugano is to train and fly which takes 9h 43m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 160.
No, there is no direct bus from Arad to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Arad, Autogara Transdara and arriving at Lugano via Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Lugano via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.
The distance between Arad and Lugano is 1150 km. The road distance is 1154 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 18h 21m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 340.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Arad to Lugano, including transfers.
Arad to Lugano bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Arad, Autogara Transdara station.
Arad to Lugano train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad to Lugano is to train which takes 18h 21m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus via Verona, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 160 and takes 19h 47m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Arad to Lugano via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, and Zürich HB in around 18h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova and Verona in around 19h 47m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–85
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–180
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–110
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–210
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–100
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–70
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–290
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–180
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–160
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–220
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–270
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–270
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–260
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–240
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–180
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Corfu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–230
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–180
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–90
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–310
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Arad to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–14
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Arad to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–21
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Arad to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–21
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Arad to Timisoara Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–7
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Arad to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–14
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Arad to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–14
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Arad to Timisoara Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–7
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Szolnok to Ferihegy
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–14
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Night train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–55
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Train from Szolnok to Ferihegy
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Train from Szolnok to Ferihegy
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Szolnok to Ferihegy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–30
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Szolnok to Ferihegy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–30
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Szolnok to Ferihegy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–30
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- CHF 35–55
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- zssk.sk
Train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- https://www.zssk.sk/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–190
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–190
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–190
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/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
- +4-0263-21.55.00
- Website
- tabitatour.ro
Bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–120
- Schedules at
- tabitatour.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Verona to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Arad to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–170
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- [email protected]
- Website
- terravision.eu
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–23
- Website
- https://www.terravision.eu/
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–23
- Website
- https://www.terravision.eu/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Arad to Lugano bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Lugano is 1h behind Arad. It is currently 3:44 AM in Arad and 2:44 AM in Lugano.
Arad to Lugano train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Lugano is 1154 km. It takes approximately 13h 16m to drive from Arad to Lugano.
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