What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Airolo?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Airolo is to drive which costs SFr 14 - SFr 21 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Airolo?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Airolo is to drive which takes 57 min and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Airolo?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Airolo. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona, Stazione and arriving at Airolo, Stazione via Biasca, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Airolo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lugano and arriving at Airolo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Lugano to Airolo?

The distance between Lugano and Airolo is 89 km. The road distance is 84.7 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Airolo without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Airolo without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs SFr 6 - SFr 90.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Airolo?

The train from Lugano to Airolo takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Airolo bus from?

Lugano to Airolo bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Bellinzona, Stazione station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Airolo train from?

Lugano to Airolo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Airolo?

The best way to get from Lugano to Airolo is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs SFr 6 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 90 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Lugano to Airolo bus arrive?

Lugano to Airolo bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Biasca, Stazione station.

Where does the Lugano to Airolo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Airolo?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Airolo is 85 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Lugano to Airolo.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Airolo?

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Where can I stay near Airolo?

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Airolo by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Airolotrain S10
1h 25m
CHF 6–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Biasca, Stazionebus 222 / ...
2. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazionebus 120
2h 44m
CHF 21–90
Drive 84.7 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Airolocar 84.7 km
57 min
CHF 15–21
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Lugano to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain Ir46 / ...
1h 51m
CHF 8–116
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Lugano to Locarnotrain Re80
2. Take the train from Locarno to Airolotrain Ir46 / ...
2h 43m
CHF 32–118

Lugano to Airolo by train

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Distance: 89.2 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Airolo, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Airolo twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–90 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Trenord also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Airolo, Stazione via Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Biasca, Stazione in around 2h 44m.

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