There are 5 ways to get from Arona to Lugano by bus, train, car, train (Trenitalia), or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Arona to Gallaratebus Re4 / ...
- Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
2h 7mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Arona to Gallaratetrain Re
- Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
2h 17mCHF 7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Arona to Rho Fiera Milanobus Re4 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 7mDrive 63.9 km
- Drive from Arona to Luganocar 63.9 km
1h 14mCHF 11–16Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Arona to Angeraferry
- Take the bus from Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FNbus
- Take the train from Varese to Luganotrain S50 / ...
3h 9mCHF 10–16
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arona to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 6 - SFr 10 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Arona to Lugano is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 16.
No, there is no direct bus from Arona to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Arona and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Arona to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Arona and arriving at Lugano via Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Arona and Lugano is 82 km. The road distance is 63.9 km.
The best way to get from Arona to Lugano without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Arona to Lugano, including transfers.
Arona to Lugano bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Arona station.
Arona to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Arona station.
The best way to get from Arona to Lugano is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 6 - SFr 10 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Arona, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Arona to Lugano via Rho Fiera Milano, Rho Fieramilano, Lampugnano, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arona to Lugano via Gallarate in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Gallarate to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Arona to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Arona to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Arona to Rho Fiera Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 0332 731110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Bus from Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FN
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Ferry from Arona to Angera
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Arona to Lugano bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Rho Fiera Milano station.
Arona to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Gallarate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arona to Lugano is 64 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Arona to Lugano.
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