There are 9 ways to get from Lugano to Antwerp by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
best- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MXP - BRU
5h 47m€75–241Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LIN - BRU
6h 7m€46–235Train via Paris
- Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain
10h 16m€240–527Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 35m€55–95Drive 834.9 km
- Drive from Lugano to Antwerpcar 834.9 km
8h 34m€151–217Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
6h 8m€140–340Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LIN - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
7h 7m€97–356Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
12h 50m€132–302Train, bus
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus FlixBus N837
14h 21m€98–172
Lugano to Antwerp by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Antwerp is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Antwerp is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €75 - €250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Anvers-Central via Basel SBB, St Louis, Strasbourg and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
The distance between Lugano and Antwerp is 779 km. The road distance is 834.9 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Antwerp without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 16m and costs €240 - €550.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Lugano to Antwerp, including transfers.
Lugano to Antwerp bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Antwerp train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Antwerp is to train via Paris which takes 10h 16m and costs €240 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 35m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Antwerp, Belgium?
You can take a train from Lugano to Anvers-Central via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats twice daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 12h 35m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–210
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–340
Flights from Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–250
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Antwerp bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.
Lugano to Antwerp train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Antwerp is 835 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Lugano to Antwerp.
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