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How to get fromLugano to Isola d'Elbaby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lugano to Isola d'Elba by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Florence

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train Fr
    3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Piombino Marittimatrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Cavoferry ferry A2f
    8h 38m
    €95–173

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Campiglia Marittimatrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Portoferraioferry ferry A2 / ...
    9h 46m
    €90–178

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo to Modenabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Modena to Sienabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colonna San Marco to Port of Piombinobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Cavoferry ferry A2f
    10h 56m
    €101–143

  4. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LIN - FCO
    3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Campiglia Marittimatrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Cavoferry ferry
    9h 42m
    €108–283

  5. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Chiasso to Livorno Centraletrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Campiglia Marittimatrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Portoferraioferry ferry A2 / ...
    11h 29m
    €162–294

  6. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane ZRH - FLR
    3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Piombino Marittimatrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Cavoferry ferry
    10h 26m
    €203–468

Lugano to Isola d'Elba by train and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Isola d'Elba, Tuscany, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Lugano to Isola d'Elba. However, you can take the train to Milano Centrale, take the train to Firenze S.M.N., take the train to Piombino Marittima, walk to Port Of Piombino, then take the ferry to Cavo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo to Cavo via Modena, Modena - Gramsci, Modena, Siena, Siena Autostazione, Colonna San Marco, Port of Piombino, and Port of Piombino in around 10h 56m.

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