There are 4 ways to get from Imperia to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Imperia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
5h 11mCHF 34–60Train via Como Camerlata
cheapest- Take the train from Imperia to Saronnotrain Re13
6h 11mCHF 20–35Bus
- Take the bus from Imperia to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 406
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 45mCHF 28–44Drive 312.5 km
- Drive from Imperia to Luganocar 312.5 km
3h 15mCHF 53–76
Imperia to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Imperia to Lugano is to train via Como Camerlata which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Imperia to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.
No, there is no direct bus from Imperia to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Imperia and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Imperia to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Imperia and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Imperia and Lugano is 314 km. The road distance is 312.5 km.
The best way to get from Imperia to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 65.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Imperia to Lugano, including transfers.
Imperia to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Imperia station.
Imperia to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Imperia station.
The best way to get from Imperia to Lugano is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Imperia, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Imperia to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Imperia to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Imperia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Imperia to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Imperia to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Imperia to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imperia to Lugano is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Imperia to Lugano.
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