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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Lugano by plane or train

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  1. Fly Detroit to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane DTW - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    15h 36m
    CHF 307–1,209

  2. Fly Detroit to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane DTW - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    15h 57m
    CHF 358–1,312

  3. Fly Detroit to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DTW - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    15h 34m
    CHF 385–1,395

  4. Fly Windsor Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Windsor Airport (YQG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane YQG - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    18h 30m
    CHF 419–1,199

  5. Fly Detroit to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane DTW - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    18h 6m
    CHF 384–1,437

  6. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane YYZ - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    17h 28m
    CHF 419–1,264

Detroit (DTW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration11h 26mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 308Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,062.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 36m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Lugano. However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) 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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