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How to get fromLugano to Ligurian Seaby train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Ligurian Sea by train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, line 02 ferry, travel via Monterosso al Mare

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    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Monterossotrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Vernazza to Manarolaferry ferry 02 / ...
    4. Walk from Manarola to Ligurian Seaunknown unknown
    8h 12m

  2. Bus, line 03 ferry, line 02 ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadtbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Marina di Carrara to Portovenereferry ferry 03
    4. Take the ferry from Portovenere to Manarolaferry ferry 02
    5. Walk from Manarola to Ligurian Seaunknown unknown
    11h 11m

  3. Train, line 02 ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Monterossotrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Monterosso to Manarolaferry ferry 02 / ...
    4. Walk from Manarola to Ligurian Seaunknown unknown
    8h 21m

  4. Train, line 02 ferry, travel #2

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Monterossotrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Monterosso to Manarolaferry ferry 02 / ...
    4. Walk from Manarola to Ligurian Seaunknown unknown
    8h 24m

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Ligurian Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 382.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Ligurian Sea?

There is no direct connection from Lugano to Ligurian Sea. However, you can take the train to Milano Centrale, take the train to Monterosso, take the train to Vernazza, walk to Vernazza, take the line 02 ferry to Manarola, then travel to Ligurian Sea. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Ligurian Sea via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadt, Marina di Carrara, Portovenere, and Manarola in around 11h 11m.

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