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How to get fromLugano to Bavenoby train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Baveno by train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain train S50 / ...
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Bavenotrain train Re
    2h 59m
    €10–70
  2. Line 201 ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Luino to Bavenoferry ferry 201 / ...
    3h 44m
    €9–14
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus bus FlixBus N474
    2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Baveno - Imbarcaderobus bus 35
    3h 42m
    €22–31
  4. Drive 82.5 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Bavenocar car 82.5 km
    1h 31m
    €15–21

Lugano to Baveno by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€10Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Baveno, Italy?

You can take a train from Lugano to Baveno via Gallarate in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Baveno - Imbarcadero via Milan and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 3h 42m.

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