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How to get fromBelfast to Luganoby plane, train, busferry, night train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Lugano by plane, train, busferry, night train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BHD - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    8h 40m
    CHF 68–160

  2. Fly Belfast International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BFS - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    9h 10m
    CHF 45–160

  3. Bus and ferry, train, night train

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    4. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain night train Nj
    5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    33h

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Luganocar car
    33h 39m
    CHF 358–1,210

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus bus
    35h 54m

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane BHD - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    8h 44m
    CHF 119–273

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane DUB - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    9h 5m
    CHF 64–260

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DUB - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    9h 3m
    CHF 142–514

  9. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane DUB - BGY
    3. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    9h 37m
    CHF 89–331

  10. Fly Belfast International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane BFS - BGY
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    8h 2m
    CHF 70–251

  11. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain train
    5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    33h 46m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,518.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Lugano. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Lugano via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, King's Cross, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Centraal, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 33h.

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