There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Arco 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
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roveretotrain Fr
4h 6m€110–256Bus via Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Bergamobus FlixBus 024
- Take the bus from Bergamo to Roveretobus 407
7h 28m€25–41Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Roveretobus TN Bus
6h 43mDrive 219.3 km
- Drive from Lugano to Arcocar 219.3 km
3h 21m€38–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roveretotrain Fr
- Take the bus from Rovereto. Staz. Fs to Arco. Foro Boariobus
6h 29m€59–150
Lugano to Arco by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Arco is to bus via Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) which costs €24 - €45 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Arco is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Arco. However, there are services departing from Lugano Stazione and arriving at Arco. Autostazione via Verona Porta Nuova and Rovereto. Staz. Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Arco. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Rovereto via Milano Centrale and Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Lugano and Arco is 313 km. The road distance is 219.3 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Arco without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €110 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Lugano to Arco, including transfers.
Lugano to Arco bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Lugano Stazione station.
Lugano to Arco train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Arco is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Arco, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Arco via Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, and Rovereto in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Stazione to Arco. Autostazione via Verona Porta Nuova, Rovereto, and Rovereto. Staz. Fs in around 6h 43m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €55–85
- 2nd Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0461 821000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trentino trasporti S.p.A.
Bus from Rovereto. Staz. Fs to Arco. Foro Boario
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Trentino trasporti S.p.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lugano to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bergamo to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Arco bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Lugano to Arco train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Arco is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Lugano to Arco.
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