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How to get fromJohannesburg to Luganoby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Johannesburg to Lugano by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane JNB - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    15h 49m
    CHF 314–1,329

  2. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane JNB - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    18h 13m
    CHF 309–976

  3. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane JNB - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    16h 40m
    CHF 465–693

  4. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane JNB - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    13h 48m
    CHF 337–913

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration14h 58mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,319.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 49m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Lugano. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport (LIN), walk to Linate Aeroporto, take the line 4 subway to Stazione Forlanini, walk to Milano Forlanini, take the train to Monza, then take the train to Lugano.

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