There are 5 ways to get from Dolomiti to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), shuttle, bus, car, or train
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 Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
6h 39mCHF 100–188Drive 319 km
cheapest- Drive from Dolomiti to Luganocar 319 km
5h 35mCHF 54–78Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Orio al Serio Airport
- Take the bus from Bergamo to Luganobus FlixBus 024
8h 52mCHF 177–241Line 180 bus, train
- Take the bus from Vigo di Fassa - Hotel Carpe Diem to Bolzano - Autostazionebus 180
- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
7h 30mBus
- Take the bus from Penia Str. Pian Trevisan to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 4mCHF 132–145
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dolomiti to Lugano is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dolomiti to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.
No, there is no direct bus from Dolomiti to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Penia Str. Pian Trevisan and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Dolomiti to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Bolzano Bozen and arriving at Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Dolomiti and Lugano is 421 km. The road distance is 319 km.
The best way to get from Dolomiti to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Dolomiti to Lugano, including transfers.
Dolomiti to Lugano bus services, operated by Autostradale, depart from Penia Str. Pian Trevisan station.
Dolomiti to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Dolomiti to Lugano is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 150 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Dolomiti, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a vehicle from Dolomiti to Lugano via Tamion, Bolzano - Autostazione, Bolzano Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dolomiti to Lugano via Penia Str. Pian Trevisan and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 9h 4m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Bolzano to Orio al Serio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–170
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Dolomiti to Lugano bus services, operated by Autostradale, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Dolomiti to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dolomiti to Lugano is 319 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Dolomiti to Lugano.
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