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

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There are 9 ways to get from Heathrow to Lugano by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    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
    4h 10m
    CHF 79–376

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    21h 5m
    CHF 74–129

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
    12h 13m
    CHF 244–507

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Luganocar car
    12h 49m
    CHF 301–381

  5. Fly 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
    4h 31m
    CHF 82–243

  6. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LHR - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    4h 18m
    CHF 121–294

  7. Train via Paris

    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
    14h 5m
    CHF 259–535

  8. 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
    26h 19m
    CHF 156–291

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow 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 49m
    CHF 203–337

Heathrow to Lugano by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration21h 5mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,012 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Lugano via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 12h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lugano via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 21h 5m.

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