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How to get fromLugano to Bolzanoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Bolzano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Train via Verona

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    4h 37m
    €65–215

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Verona to Bolzano Southbus bus 494 / ...
    5h 33m
    €20–33

  3. Drive 259.3 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Bolzanocar car 259.3 km
    4h 36m
    €46–66

  4. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train S50
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Bolzanoshuttle bus
    6h 17m
    €156–217

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train Re80
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain train Fr
    5h 18m
    €68–170

Lugano to Bolzano by train

Calendar114Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Bolzano, Italy?

You can take a train from Lugano to Bolzano Bozen via Milano Centrale and Verona Porta Nuova in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Stazione to Bolzano South via Verona Porta Nuova and Verona in around 5h 33m.

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