There are 4 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
best- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
7h 26mCHF 57–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sanremo to Milanbus FlixBus N508
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 26mCHF 30–48Drive 359.9 km
- Drive from Dolceacqua to Luganocar 359.9 km
3h 48mCHF 60–87Train via Milan
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
7h 29mCHF 36–65
Dolceacqua to Lugano by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dolceacqua to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Dolceacqua to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.
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 26m.
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 26m.
The distance between Dolceacqua and Lugano is 367 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 26m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 7h 26m 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 26m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 26m.
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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolceacqua to Lugano via Nervia bivio, San Remo - Autostazione, Sanremo, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 8h 26m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sanremo to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
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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