There are 4 ways to get from Cinque Terre to Lago di Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Levanto to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
5h 38mCHF 31–64Train
cheapest- Take the train from Levanto to Como Camerlatatrain Re13
6h 14mCHF 19–56Bus
- Take the bus from La Spezia to Milanbus N1508 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus
7h 31mDrive 308.1 km
- Drive from Cinque Terre to Luganocar 308.1 km
3h 38mCHF 50–72
Cinque Terre to Lago di Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cinque Terre to Lago di Lugano is to train which costs SFr 19 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cinque Terre to Lago di Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cinque Terre to Lago di Lugano. However, there are services departing from La Spezia - Stazione FS Via Fiume and arriving at Lugano, Centro via La Spezia, Assago-Milanofiori M2, Milano - Famagosta and Pazzallo, P+R Fornaci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Cinque Terre to Lago di Lugano. However, there are services departing from Corniglia and arriving at Lugano via Levanto and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Cinque Terre and Lago di Lugano is 288 km. The road distance is 308.1 km.
The best way to get from Cinque Terre to Lago di Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 65.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cinque Terre to Lago di Lugano, including transfers.
Cinque Terre to Lago di Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Spezia station.
Cinque Terre to Lago di Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Levanto station.
The best way to get from Cinque Terre to Lago di Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Cinque Terre, Italy and Lago di Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Corniglia to Lugano via Levanto and Milano Centrale in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Corniglia to Lugano, Centro via La Spezia Centrale, La Spezia - Stazione FS Via Fiume, La Spezia - Mazzetta, La Spezia, Assago-Milanofiori M2, Milan - Famagosta, Milano - Famagosta, Lugano Via Pian Scairolo, and Pazzallo, P+R Fornaci in around 7h 31m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Levanto to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 10–15
- 2nd Class
- CHF 13–17
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Levanto to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–19
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Spezia to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Onebus
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More Questions & Answers
Cinque Terre to Lago di Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Cinque Terre to Lago di Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cinque Terre to Lago di Lugano is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Cinque Terre to Lago di Lugano.
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