There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Bordighera by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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 Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bordigheratrain Ic
5h 55m€58–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Sanremobus FlixBus N508
7h 1m€29–46Drive 348.8 km
- Drive from Lugano to Bordigheracar 348.8 km
3h 34m€62–90Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bordigheratrain Ic
5h 58m€35–62
Lugano to Bordighera by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Bordighera is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Bordighera is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Bordighera. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Bordighera via Milan and San Remo - Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Bordighera. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Bordighera via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Lugano and Bordighera is 351 km. The road distance is 348.8 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Bordighera without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Lugano to Bordighera, including transfers.
Lugano to Bordighera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Bordighera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Bordighera is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Bordighera, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Bordighera via Milano Centrale in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Bordighera via Milan, Sanremo, and San Remo - Autostazione in around 7h 1m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Bordighera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Bordighera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Bordighera is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Lugano to Bordighera.
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