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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 (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    4h 47m
    CHF 59–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus N95 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    5h 50m
    CHF 26–40

  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 via Verona

    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 57m
    CHF 53–126

Bolzano to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Bolzano Bozen to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano South to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 5h 50m.

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