There are 4 ways to get from Carrara to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Carrara-Avenza to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
5h 25mCHF 35–68Bus
- Take the bus from Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadt to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 35mCHF 57–93Drive 311.5 km
- Drive from Carrara to Luganocar 311.5 km
3h 20mCHF 51–74Train via Piazza Matteotti
- Take the train from Carrara-Avenza to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
6h 43mCHF 52–136
Carrara to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrara to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Carrara to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrara to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Piazza Matteotti and arriving at Lugano via Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadt and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrara to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Carrara-Avenza and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Carrara and Lugano is 323 km. The road distance is 311.5 km.
The best way to get from Carrara to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 70.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Carrara to Lugano, including transfers.
Carrara to Lugano bus services, operated by Autostradale, depart from Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadt station.
Carrara to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Carrara-Avenza station.
The best way to get from Carrara to Lugano is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Carrara, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Carrara-Avenza to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazza Matteotti to Lugano via Colombo/Rinchiosa, Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadt, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Carrara-Avenza to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Carrara-Avenza to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Carrara-Avenza to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Carrara-Avenza to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 10–15
- 2nd Class
- CHF 13–17
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- autostradale.it
Bus from Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadt to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–80
- Website
- https://autostradale.it/?lang=en-GB
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Carrara to Lugano bus services, operated by Autostradale, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Carrara to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrara to Lugano is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Carrara to Lugano.
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