What is the cheapest way to get from Lucca to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Lucca to Swiss Alps is to bus and train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 12h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucca to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Lucca to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Lucca and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucca to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Gotthard Passhöhe via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Osogna, Toboga and Airolo, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Lucca and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct train from Lucca to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Airolo via Firenze S.M.N., Milano Centrale and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Lucca to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Lucca and Swiss Alps is 573 km. The road distance is 449.3 km.

How do I travel from Lucca to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Lucca to Swiss Alps without a car is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 190.

How long does it take to get from Lucca to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Lucca to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Swiss Alps bus from?

Lucca to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lucca station.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Swiss Alps train from?

Lucca to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lucca station.

Train or bus from Lucca to Swiss Alps?

The best way to get from Lucca to Swiss Alps is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can train via Milan, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 240 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Lucca to Swiss Alps bus arrive?

Lucca to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Lucca to Swiss Alps train arrive?

Lucca to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Lucca to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucca to Swiss Alps is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Lucca to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 487+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Lucca to Swiss Alps - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lucca to Swiss Alps by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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best
1. Take the bus from Lucca to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 443 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bellinzonabus
3. Take the bus from Osogna, Toboga to Airolo, Stazionebus 120
8h 56m
CHF 137–183
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucca to Milanbus 544
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Airolotrain S50
12h 12m
CHF 46–70
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
9h 17m
CHF 72–233
Drive 449.3 km
1. Drive from Lucca to Swiss Alpscar 449.3 km
4h 37m
CHF 75–108
Train
1. Take the train from Viareggio to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain Ir46 / ...
11h 18m
CHF 85–203

Lucca to Swiss Alps by train and bus

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Distance: 573.5 km
Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Lucca, Italy and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Lucca to Gotthard Passhöhe via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Bellinzona, Osogna, Toboga, and Airolo, Stazione in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lucca to Gotthard Passhöhe via Firenze S.M.N., Milano Centrale, Bellinzona, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 9h 17m.

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