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

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There are 5 ways to get from Italy to Lugano Station by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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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 Ec
    4h 51m
    CHF 88–171
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus bus
    7h 39m
    CHF 78–121
  3. Drive  646.7 km

    1. Drive from Rome to Lugano Stationcar car 646.7 km
    6h 11m
    CHF 109–158
  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 Ec
    5h 2m
    CHF 86–191
  5. Train via Lugano

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train 9954 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re80
    5h 55m
    CHF 88–138

Italy to Lugano Station by train

Calendar178Weekly Trains
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 88Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Italy and Lugano Station, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo once a week. Tickets cost CHF 75–110 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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