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How to get fromBolzano to Luganoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolzano to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Train via Verona

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    4h 54m
    CHF 54–126

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Veronabus bus 486 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Verona to Luganobus bus FlixBus 024
    7h 10m
    CHF 31–47

  3. Drive  259.1 km

    1. Drive from Bolzano to Luganocar car 259.1 km
    4h 37m
    CHF 44–63

  4. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Malpensa Airport - Milanshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train S50
    6h 52m
    CHF 144–196

  5. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    4h 54m
    CHF 59–123

Bolzano to Lugano by train

Calendar137Weekly Trains
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bolzano Bozen to Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano South to Lugano via Verona in around 7h 10m.

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