What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Lugano is to train and bus and fly which costs SFr 95 - SFr 270 and takes 10h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 9h 18m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Lugano via Edinburgh, Bus Station, London Victoria Green Line Station and Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Lugano via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.

How far is it from Inverness to Lugano?

The distance between Inverness and Lugano is 1677 km.

How do I travel from Inverness to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Lugano without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 18h 33m and costs SFr 440 - SFr 1200.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Lugano?

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Inverness to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Lugano bus from?

Inverness to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Lugano train from?

Inverness to Lugano train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Lugano?

The best way to get from Inverness to Lugano is to train via Strasbourg which takes 18h 33m and costs SFr 440 - SFr 1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 290 and takes 32h 42m.

Where does the Inverness to Lugano bus arrive?

Inverness to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Inverness and Lugano?

Lugano is 1h ahead of Inverness. It is currently 7:44 PM in Inverness and 8:44 PM in Lugano.

Where does the Inverness to Lugano train arrive?

Inverness to Lugano train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Inverness to Lugano?

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 7162+ hotels available in Lugano.

Inverness to Lugano - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Inverness to Lugano by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane INV - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
9h 18m
CHF 76–287
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
18h 33m
CHF 447–1,112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel SBBbus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
31h 42m
CHF 286–685
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Inverness to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Luganocar
21h 24m
CHF 440–581
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane INV - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
9h 28m
CHF 112–310
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane EDI - LIN
4. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
10h 43m
CHF 115–330
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane EDI - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
10h 48m
CHF 99–267
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
10h 52m
CHF 177–499
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane EDI - BGY
4. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
11h 24m
CHF 125–428
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GLA - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
11h 14m
CHF 148–316
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Mulhouse Villetrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
21h 10m
CHF 436–952
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
4. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus
32h 42m
CHF 156–288
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Luganocar
22h 24m
CHF 334–516

Inverness to Lugano by train and foot

7Weekly Services

18h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 447Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,676.8 km
Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Inverness to Lugano via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 18h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Lugano via Edinburgh, Bus Station, London Victoria, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 32h 42m.

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