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How to get fromCharlotte to Luganoby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Lugano by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane CLT - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    15h 27m
    CHF 337–859

  2. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane CLT - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    15h 21m
    CHF 448–972

  3. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane CLT - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    15h 25m
    CHF 535–2,303

  4. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane CLT - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    17h 12m
    CHF 371–1,306

  5. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ATL - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    17h 54m
    CHF 458–959

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,365.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 27m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Lugano. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take the line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport (LIN), walk to Linate Aeroporto, take the line 4 subway to Stazione Forlanini, walk to Milano Forlanini, take the train to Monza, then take the train to Lugano.

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