There are 5 ways to get from Brenner Pass 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 via Verona (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Re
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
6h 26mCHF 68–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to St. Gallen train stationbus FlixBus 488 / ...
- Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
9h 58mCHF 46–75Drive 342.4 km
- Drive from Brenner Pass to Luganocar 342.4 km
5h 3mCHF 56–81Train
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozentrain Re
- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
7h 8mCHF 71–176Train, bus
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sarganstrain Rjx
- Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
8h 31mCHF 52–148
Brenner Pass to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brenner Pass to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Brenner Pass to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.
No, there is no direct bus from Brenner Pass to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Brennero/Brenner stazione/Bahnhof and arriving at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and St. Gallen Lagerstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Brenner Pass to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Brennero - Brenner and arriving at Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Brenner Pass and Lugano is 453 km. The road distance is 342.4 km.
The best way to get from Brenner Pass to Lugano without a car is to train via Verona which takes 6h 26m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Brenner Pass to Lugano, including transfers.
Brenner Pass to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.
Brenner Pass to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Brennero - Brenner station.
The best way to get from Brenner Pass to Lugano is to train via Verona which takes 6h 26m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Brenner Pass, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Brennero - Brenner to Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brennero/Brenner stazione/Bahnhof to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani via Hauptbahnhof, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, and St. Gallen Lagerstrasse in around 9h 58m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brennero - Brenner to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–40
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–80
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 50–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–35
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- CHF 29–45
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to St. Gallen train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
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More Questions & Answers
Brenner Pass to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St. Gallen train station.
Brenner Pass to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brenner Pass to Lugano is 342 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Brenner Pass to Lugano.
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