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How to get fromDublin to Luganoby plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Lugano by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane DUB - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    7h 8m
    CHF 47–147

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus bus
    25h 31m
    CHF 267–485

  3. Ferry, train via Amsterdam

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain train
    5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    28h 59m
    CHF 439–879

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
    31h 3m
    CHF 294–1,188

  5. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane DUB - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    7h 12m
    CHF 73–230

  6. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DUB - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    7h 6m
    CHF 125–401

  7. Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane DUB - BGY
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    7h 40m
    CHF 72–218

  8. Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane plane DUB - VRN
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    8h 39m
    CHF 103–332

  9. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane DUB - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    8h 43m
    CHF 91–274

  10. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Luganocar car
    31h 54m
    CHF 339–1,126

Dublin to Lugano by ferry, train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 31mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,470 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Lugano. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Lugano via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 25h 31m.

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