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How to get fromFlorence to Canton Ticinoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Florence to Canton Ticino by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Lugano, Campus Universitario

    best
    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    3h 49m
    CHF 53–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Florence - Villa Costanza to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus bus 36
    8h 12m
    CHF 28–55

  3. Bus via Pambio-Noranco, Posta

    1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus bus
    5h 7m

  4. Drive 374.7 km

    1. Drive from Florence to Luganocar car 374.7 km
    3h 47m
    CHF 61–87

  5. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane FLR - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    5h 51m
    CHF 86–242

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain train 8134 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    3h 56m
    CHF 57–130

  7. Fly to Milan Linate Airport

    1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane FLR - LIN
    5h 39m
    CHF 102–266

  8. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane FLR - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    5h 46m
    CHF 140–302

Florence to Canton Ticino by train and bus

Calendar180Weekly Services
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Lugano, Campus Universitario via Milano Centrale, Lugano, and Lugano, Stazione in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo once a week, and the journey takes 3h 19m.

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