There are 2 ways to get from Lake Maggiore to Lugano by train or car
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Lake Maggiore to Lugano by train
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The cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 3 - SFr 16 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Lugano is to train which takes 32 min and costs SFr 3 - SFr 16.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Locarno and arriving at Lugano. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between Lake Maggiore and Lugano is 35 km. The road distance is 92.9 km.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs SFr 3 - SFr 16.
The train from Locarno to Lugano takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Lake Maggiore to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
Lake Maggiore to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Maggiore to Lugano is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Lake Maggiore to Lugano.
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What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Locarno to Lugano every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 10–16 and the journey takes 32 min. Trenord also services this route hourly.
Train from Locarno to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–16
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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