What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Brussels?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Brussels is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Brussels?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Brussels is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Brussels?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Brussels - Midi Train Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Brussels?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Brussels-Nord via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Lugano to Brussels?

The distance between Lugano and Brussels is 753 km. The road distance is 795 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Brussels without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Brussels without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 26m and costs €140 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Brussels?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Lugano to Brussels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Brussels bus from?

Lugano to Brussels bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Brussels train from?

Lugano to Brussels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Brussels?

The best way to get from Lugano to Brussels is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 26m and costs €140 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Lugano to Brussels bus arrive?

Lugano to Brussels bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Lugano to Brussels train arrive?

Lugano to Brussels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Brussels is 795 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Lugano to Brussels.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Brussels?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Brussels?

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Lugano to Brussels - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Lugano to Brussels by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MXP - BRU
5h 20m
€73–231
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LIN - BRU
5h 40m
€44–225
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
10h 26m
€140–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 20m
€60–110
Drive 795 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Brusselscar 795 km
8h 16m
€144–208
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
5h 37m
€156–345
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BGY - CRL
4. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Centraltrain
7h 25m
€77–267
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
11h 42m
€132–326
Bus via Como
1. Take the bus from Como to Bruxelles - Rue du Progrèsbus
15h 49m
€134–207

Lugano to Brussels by train

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Distance: 753.1 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Brussels, Belgium?

You can take a train from Lugano to Brussels-Nord via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Brussels - Midi Train Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 12h 20m.

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