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

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There are 4 ways to get from Italy to Lugano by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train 9950 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re80
    4h 56m
    CHF 90–149
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus bus
    5h 41m
    CHF 80–112
  3. Drive  647.4 km

    1. Drive from Rome to Luganocar car 647.4 km
    6h 13m
    CHF 108–156
  4. Train via Rome Termini

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train Fr / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re80
    5h 30m
    CHF 89–167

Italy to Lugano by train

Calendar137Weekly Trains
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 90Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo once a week. Tickets cost CHF 70–100 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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