There are 6 ways to get from Baveno to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Baveno to Gallaratetrain Re
- Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
2h 52mCHF 9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Baveno - Portici to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
- Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus N474
3h 45mCHF 19–27Drive 82.1 km
- Drive from Baveno to Luganocar 82.1 km
1h 31mCHF 14–20Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stresa to Gallaratebus Re4
- Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
3h 30mBus, train via Somma Lombardo
- Take the bus from Baveno - Portici to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain S50
3h 36mCHF 19–27Line 26 bus, line 316 bus, train
- Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Brissagobus 26
- Take the bus from Brissago, Posta to Locarno, Stazionebus 316
- Take the train from Locarno to Luganotrain S
3h 48mCHF 11–35
Baveno to Lugano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baveno to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 9 - SFr 13 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Baveno to Lugano is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 20.
No, there is no direct bus from Baveno to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Baveno - Portici and arriving at Lugano via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Baveno to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Baveno and arriving at Lugano via Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Baveno and Lugano is 101 km. The road distance is 82.1 km.
The best way to get from Baveno to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 13.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Baveno to Lugano, including transfers.
Baveno to Lugano bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Baveno - Portici station.
Baveno to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Baveno station.
The best way to get from Baveno to Lugano is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 27 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Baveno, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Baveno to Lugano via Gallarate in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baveno - Portici to Lugano via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 and Milan in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Baveno to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 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 Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Locarno to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Locarno to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–19
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Baveno - Portici to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–19
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Baveno - Portici to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–19
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Stresa to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- 800 503001
- [email protected]
- Website
- VCO Trasporti
Bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Brissago
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Schedules at
- VCO Trasporti
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- FART
Bus from Brissago, Posta to Locarno, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Schedules at
- FART
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Booking & Getting There
Baveno to Lugano bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 station.
Baveno to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Gallarate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baveno to Lugano is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Baveno to Lugano.
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