There are 5 ways to get from Dolceacqua to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
7h 6mCHF 41–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sanremo to Milanbus FlixBus N508
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 30mCHF 31–55Drive 359.9 km
- Drive from Dolceacqua to Luganocar 359.9 km
3h 48mCHF 59–85Train via Bordighera (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bordighera to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
7h 14mCHF 41–80Train via Bordighera #2
- Take the train from Bordighera to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
7h 18mCHF 57–143
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dolceacqua to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dolceacqua to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.
No, there is no direct bus from Dolceacqua to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Dolceacqua and arriving at Lugano via Nervia bivio, Sanremo and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Dolceacqua to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ventimiglia and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Dolceacqua and Lugano is 363 km. The road distance is 359.9 km.
The best way to get from Dolceacqua to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 80.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Dolceacqua to Lugano, including transfers.
Dolceacqua to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sanremo station.
Dolceacqua to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Dolceacqua to Lugano is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Dolceacqua, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Dolceacqua to Lugano via Nervia bivio, Ventimiglia, Ventimiglia, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolceacqua to Lugano via Nervia bivio, San Remo - Autostazione, Sanremo, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 8h 30m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bordighera to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bordighera to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bordighera to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bordighera to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sanremo to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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
Dolceacqua to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Dolceacqua to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dolceacqua to Lugano is 360 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Dolceacqua to Lugano.
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