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How to get fromLake Lucerne to Bavenoby train (Trenitalia), train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Lucerne to Baveno by train (Trenitalia), train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Flüelen to Mendrisiotrain train Ic2
    2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Gallaratetrain train S50
    3. Take the train from Gallarate to Bavenotrain train Re
    4h 4m
    €54–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Comobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Baveno - Imbarcaderobus bus 35
    6h 32m
    €27–53

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Flüelen to Locarnotrain train Ir46 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Locarno to Bavenoferry ferry 201
    6h 22m
    €54–78

  4. Drive 211.7 km

    1. Drive from Lucerne to Bavenocar car 211.7 km
    2h 49m
    €37–53

  5. Train, line 26 bus

    1. Take the train from Flüelen to Locarnotrain train Ir46 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brissago to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus bus 26
    5h 49m
    €54–84

  6. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    3. Take the train from Gallarate to Bavenotrain train
    5h 20m
    €79–190

Lake Lucerne to Baveno by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Lake Lucerne, Switzerland and Baveno, Italy?

You can take a train from Flüelen to Baveno via Mendrisio and Gallarate in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Baveno - Imbarcadero via Como, Como Stazione Lago, Como - San Rocchetto, Como P.le S. Gottardo, Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2, and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 6h 32m.

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