What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station is to bus and train which costs SFr 7 - SFr 35 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station?

The fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station is to train which takes 50 min and costs SFr 4 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct train between Lake Maggiore and Lugano Station?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Lugano via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station?

The distance between Lake Maggiore and Lugano Station is 36 km.

How do I travel from Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs SFr 4 - SFr 45.

How long does it take to get from Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station?

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station train from?

Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Where does the Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station train arrive?

Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Where can I stay near Lugano Station?

There are 7286+ hotels available in Lugano Station.

Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station - 3 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station by train, bus, car ferry, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Locarno to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
50 min
CHF 5–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Locarno, Rotonda to Riazzino, Stazionebus 311
2. Take the train from Riazzino to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
56 min
CHF 7–35
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Isola Bella to Stresa - Carcianocarferry 5 / ...
2. Drive from Stresa - Carciano to Lugano Stationcar
1h 39m
CHF 17–26

Lake Maggiore to Lugano Station by bus and train

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Distance: 36.1 km
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Lugano Station, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Locarno to Lugano every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 11–40 and the journey takes 32 min. Trenord also services this route hourly.

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