What is the cheapest way to get from Carrara to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Carrara to Lugano is to train via La Spezia Centrale which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 7h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carrara to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Carrara to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct bus between Carrara and Lugano?

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.

Is there a direct train between Carrara and Lugano?

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 33m.

How far is it from Carrara to Lugano?

The distance between Carrara and Lugano is 327 km. The road distance is 311.5 km.

How do I travel from Carrara to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Carrara to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 140.

How long does it take to get from Carrara to Lugano?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Carrara to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrara to Lugano bus from?

Carrara to Lugano bus services, operated by Autostradale, depart from Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadt station.

Where do I catch the Carrara to Lugano train from?

Carrara to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Carrara-Avenza station.

Train or bus from Carrara to Lugano?

The best way to get from Carrara to Lugano is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Carrara to Lugano bus arrive?

Carrara to Lugano bus services, operated by Autostradale, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Carrara to Lugano train arrive?

Carrara to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Carrara to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrara to Lugano is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Carrara to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Carrara to Lugano?

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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There are 4 ways to get from Carrara to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carrara-Avenza to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
5h 33m
CHF 51–131
Train via La Spezia Centrale
cheapest
1. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Monzatrain Re13
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
7h 52m
CHF 20–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadt to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 35m
CHF 41–87
Drive 311.5 km
1. Drive from Carrara to Luganocar 311.5 km
3h 20m
CHF 52–75

Carrara to Lugano by train

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Distance: 326.8 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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 33m. 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.

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