There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Acqui Terme by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Voghera
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Vogheratrain Ic
4h 35m€41–65Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Alessandriatrain Re13
5h€16–21Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Valenza - Stazione Ferroviariabus
- Take the bus from Alessandria - Stazione Ferroviaria to Acqui Terme - Movicentrobus
4h 46m€59–83Drive 196.6 km
- Drive from Lugano to Acqui Termecar 196.6 km
2h 18m€36–52
Lugano to Acqui Terme by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Acqui Terme is to train which costs €16 - €22 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Acqui Terme is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €55.
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 and Alessandria - Stazione Ferroviaria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
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, Voghera and Alessandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Lugano and Acqui Terme is 211 km. The road distance is 196.6 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Acqui Terme without a car is to train via Voghera which takes 4h 35m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 via Voghera which takes 4h 35m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Acqui Terme, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Acqui Terme via Milano Centrale, Voghera, and Alessandria in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo to Acqui Terme - Movicentro via Milano - Famagosta, Valenza - Stazione Ferroviaria, Valenza, Alessandria, and Alessandria - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 4h 46m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Voghera
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Voghera
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- 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 0131 44 54 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- sc-alessandrinatrasporti.it
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to Valenza - Stazione Ferroviaria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- Societa' Consortile Alessandrina Trasporti A Responsabilita' Limitata
Bus from Alessandria - Stazione Ferroviaria to Acqui Terme - Movicentro
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- Societa' Consortile Alessandrina Trasporti A Responsabilita' Limitata
- Phone
- +39 0175 478811
- [email protected]
- Website
- buscompany.it
Bus from Alessandria - Stazione Ferroviaria to Acqui Terme - Movicentro
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- buscompany.it
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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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