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How to get fromEngland to Luganoby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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There are 14 ways to get from England to Lugano by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    10h 50m
    CHF 287–587

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MAN - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    6h 47m
    CHF 39–125

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    20h 24m
    CHF 92–178

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Luganocar car
    12h 14m
    CHF 286–374

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LHR - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    6h 42m
    CHF 84–282

  6. Train via Mulhouse

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Mulhouse Villetrain train
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
    13h 31m
    CHF 220–678

  7. Bus via Como

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès to Comobus bus
    25h 35m

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Luganocar car
    13h 16m
    CHF 169–295

  9. Fly London City Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane LCY - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    6h 39m
    CHF 74–360

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LGW - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    6h 46m
    CHF 55–178

  11. Fly Bristol Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BRS - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    6h 36m
    CHF 53–130

  12. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane LHR - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    6h 48m
    CHF 95–296

  13. Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LCY - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    6h 47m
    CHF 151–530

  14. Fly London Stansted Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane STN - 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 53m
    CHF 72–272

England to Lugano by subway, foot, and train

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,245 km
  • Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between England and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Lugano via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trafalgar Square to Lugano via Victoria Station, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 20h 24m.

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