There are 14 ways to get from Cambridge to Lugano by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry
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Fly London Stansted Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane STN - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 41mCHF 48–190Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LTN - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 25mCHF 28–177Train
- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
11h 24mCHF 314–623Train, bus
- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
17h 20mDrive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Luganocar
12h 45mCHF 308–392Fly London Stansted Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane STN - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 11mCHF 61–300Train to London City Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LCY - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
7h 31mCHF 109–463Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LHR - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 10mCHF 122–420Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LHR - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 15mCHF 128–383Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
7h 45mCHF 186–622Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
8h 19mCHF 175–482Train via Mulhouse
- Take the train from Cambridge to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Est to Mulhouse Villetrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
14h 14mCHF 246–706Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus
22h 5mCHF 102–186Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Luganocar
13h 46mCHF 203–326
Cambridge to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Lugano is to bus and fly and train which costs SFr 27 - SFr 180 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 6h 41m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 190.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Lugano via London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Lugano via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Cambridge and Lugano is 1046 km.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs SFr 310 - SFr 650.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Cambridge to Lugano, including transfers.
Cambridge to Lugano bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Lugano train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Lugano is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs SFr 310 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 190 and takes 22h 5m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Lugano via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Lugano via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 22h 5m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–280
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–210
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–210
Flights from London City Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–180
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +393293958604
- [email protected]
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–60
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Lugano bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Lugano is 1h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 5:39 PM in Cambridge and 6:39 PM in Lugano.
Cambridge to Lugano train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
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