There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Bressanone by train (Trenitalia), car, train, or shuttle
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 Bressanone Brixentrain Fr
5h 41m€73–124Drive 301.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Lugano to Bressanonecar 301.7 km
5h 5m€55–79Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train S50
- Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Brixen
6h 46m€156–227
Lugano to Bressanone by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Bressanone is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Bressanone is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Bressanone. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Bressanone Brixen via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Lugano and Bressanone is 408 km. The road distance is 301.7 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Bressanone without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Lugano to Bressanone, including transfers.
Lugano to Bressanone train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Bressanone train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Bressanone is 302 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Lugano to Bressanone.
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What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Bressanone, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Bressanone Brixen via Milano Centrale in around 5h 41m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Bressanone Brixen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Brixen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €150–220
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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