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 via Verona
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 Re
4h 25m€112–259Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Lambrate to Roveretotrain Re6
7h 5m€21–27Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Bergamobus FlixBus 024
- Take the bus from Bergamo to Roveretobus 407
7h 16m€25–43Drive 219.3 km
- Drive from Lugano to Arcocar 219.3 km
3h 21m€39–56Train, 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€60–153
Lugano to Arco by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Arco is to train which costs €21 - €28 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Arco is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Arco. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Arco. Autostazione via Bergamo and Rovereto. Staz. Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
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 25m.
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 via Verona which takes 4h 25m and costs €110 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Lugano to Arco, including transfers.
Lugano to Arco bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano 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 via Verona which takes 4h 25m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 16m.
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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Arco. Autostazione via Bergamo, Rovereto, and Rovereto. Staz. Fs in around 7h 16m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €55–85
- 2nd Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Lambrate to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lugano to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bergamo to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0461 821000
- [email protected]
- Website
- trentinotrasporti.it
Bus from Rovereto. Staz. Fs to Arco. Foro Boario
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.trentinotrasporti.it/it/
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Arco bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo 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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