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How to get fromBilbao to Luganoby plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Lugano by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BIO - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    6h 43m
    CHF 31–139

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
    18h 47m
    CHF 231–693

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus bus
    22h 20m
    CHF 104–203

  4. Drive 1,276.6 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Luganocar car 1,276.6 km
    14h 8m
    CHF 209–302

  5. Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus bus
    2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane SDR - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    7h 15m
    CHF 86–213

  6. Fly Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BIO - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    7h 11m
    CHF 130–392

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemassebus bus FlixBus N1156
    2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain train Ic
    23h 51m
    CHF 225–594

  8. Bus, train via Padova

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus bus
    2. Take the train from Padova to Luganotrain train Ec
    28h 42m
    CHF 171–244

Bilbao to Lugano by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration18h 47mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,047 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Lugano via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 18h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lugano via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 22h 20m.

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