There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Arona by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, ferry, or car
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 Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
- Take the train from Gallarate to Aronatrain Re
2h 29m€8–30Bus, line 35 bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus FlixBus N474
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Arona - Stazione Ferroviariabus 35
3h€14–20Train, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Lugano to Varesetrain S50
- Take the bus from Varese, V. Veneto 9 to Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcaderobus
- Take the ferry from Angera to Aronaferry 507
3h 6m€12–28Drive 65.2 km
- Drive from Lugano to Aronacar 65.2 km
1h 10m€12–17
Lugano to Arona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Arona is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Arona is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Arona. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Arona. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Arona via Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Lugano and Arona is 80 km. The road distance is 65.2 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Arona without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €7 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Lugano to Arona, including transfers.
Lugano to Arona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Arona train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Arona is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €7 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 35 bus, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Arona, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Arona via Gallarate in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria via Milan and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 3h.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Gallarate to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lugano to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
- Phone
- +39 0332 731110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Bus from Varese, V. Veneto 9 to Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Schedules at
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
Ferry from Angera to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Arona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Lugano to Arona train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Gallarate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Arona is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Lugano to Arona.
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