There are 12 ways to get from Arad to Lugano by shuttle, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best- Take a shuttle bus from Arad to Budapest Airport
- 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 20mCHF 46–156Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BEG - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
11h 15mCHF 44–217Train
- Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
18h 3mCHF 199–305Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Bresicabus
- Take the train from Brescia to Luganotrain Ec
19h 24mCHF 134–199Drive 1,153.1 km
- Drive from Arad to Luganocar 1,153.1 km
13h 17mCHF 193–278Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- 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 2mCHF 66–224Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BEG - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
10h 42mCHF 90–266Shuttle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Arad to Budapest Airport
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BUD - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
9h 38mCHF 169–362Shuttle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Arad to Budapest Airport
- 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
9h 53mCHF 65–217Train 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 45mCHF 55–265Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BEG - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
11h 10mCHF 153–352Bus
- Take the bus from Arad to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 1922
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 40mCHF 103–152
Arad to Lugano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Lugano is to bus and fly and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 220 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Lugano is to shuttle and fly and train which takes 9h 20m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 160.
No, there is no direct bus from Arad to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Lugano via Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 3m.
The distance between Arad and Lugano is 1163 km. The road distance is 1153.1 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 18h 3m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 310.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Arad to Lugano, including transfers.
Arad to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arad 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 3m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 20h 40m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Arad to Lugano via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 18h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arad to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 20h 40m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–110
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–240
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–250
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–250
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–150
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–230
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–280
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–240
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–220
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–240
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–340
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–270
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–280
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–330
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–210
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–180
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–110
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 35–180
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–260
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Zurich Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–330
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–320
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 170–460
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–120
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–20
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Timisoara Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–7
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Timisoara Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–7
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Brescia to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
- Phone
- 0371.503.503
- [email protected]
- Website
- direct-aeroport.ro
Shuttle from Arad to Budapest Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–30
- Schedules at
- direct-aeroport.ro
Shuttle from Arad to Budapest Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–30
- Schedules at
- direct-aeroport.ro
Shuttle from Arad to Budapest Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–30
- Schedules at
- direct-aeroport.ro
- Phone
- +4-0263-21.55.00
- Website
- tabitatour.ro
Bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Bresica
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–120
- Schedules at
- tabitatour.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arad to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arad to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arad to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arad to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–150
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- TERRAVISION
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–21
- Website
- TERRAVISION
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–21
- Website
- TERRAVISION
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–21
- Website
- TERRAVISION
- Phone
- 035.319366
- [email protected]
- Website
- orioshuttle.com
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–13
- Schedules at
- orioshuttle.com
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–13
- Schedules at
- orioshuttle.com
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–13
- Schedules at
- orioshuttle.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Arad to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano is 1h behind Arad. It is currently 3:29 AM in Arad and 2:29 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 1153 km. It takes approximately 13h 17m to drive from Arad to Lugano.
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