Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Lugano

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Milan

    best
    1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain train 8134 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re80
    3h 46m
    CHF 58–97

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus N528 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 15m
    CHF 17–46

  3. Drive  374.7 km

    1. Drive from Florence to Luganocar car 374.7 km
    3h 47m
    CHF 72–103

  4. 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 Luganotrain train
    6h 53m
    CHF 117–249

  5. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luganotrain train Ec
    5h 38m
    CHF 75–120

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falconebus bus
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train Re80 / ...
    7h 7m
    CHF 18–26

  7. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane FLR - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    6h 59m
    CHF 118–212

  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 Luganotrain train
    6h 11m
    CHF 145–385

Florence to Lugano by train

Calendar137Weekly Trains
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 58Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Florence to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 399.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 6h 15m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

Booking & Getting There