There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Acqui Terme by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Alessandriatrain 2363 / ...
5h 10m€41–62Train via Milan
cheapest- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Alessandriatrain Re13
5h 13m€16–21Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Pavia to Alessandriabus TN Bus
5h 57mDrive 196.6 km
- Drive from Lugano to Acqui Termecar 196.6 km
2h 18m€41–59
Lugano to Acqui Terme by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Acqui Terme is to train via Milan which costs €16 - €22 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Acqui Terme is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Acqui Terme. However, there are services departing from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo and arriving at Acqui Terme - Movicentro via Milano - Famagosta, Pavia and Alessandria - Stazione Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Acqui Terme. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Acqui Terme via Milano Centrale and Alessandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Lugano and Acqui Terme is 212 km. The road distance is 196.6 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Acqui Terme without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Lugano to Acqui Terme, including transfers.
Lugano to Acqui Terme bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo station.
Lugano to Acqui Terme train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Acqui Terme is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Acqui Terme, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Acqui Terme via Milano Centrale and Alessandria in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo to Acqui Terme - Movicentro via Milano - Famagosta, Pavia, Alessandria, and Alessandria - Stazione Fs in around 5h 57m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Alessandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Alessandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Pavia to Alessandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Trenord
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Acqui Terme bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Lugano to Acqui Terme train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Acqui Terme is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Lugano to Acqui Terme.
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