There are 6 ways to get from Lugano to London by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Zurich
best- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
6h 19mCHF 146–409Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Genevabus FlixBus 472 / ...
8h 37mCHF 46–90Drive 328.9 km
- Drive from Lugano to Londoncar 328.9 km
5h 1mCHF 54–78Train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
4h 43mCHF 148–378Train
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
7h 15mCHF 77–347Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MXP - GVA
4h 12mCHF 85–232
Lugano to London by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to London is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to London is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to London. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Avully, Eaumorte hameau via Milan, Genève, Bel-Air and Lancy-Pont-Rouge, gare/Etoile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to London. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Bernex, Vailly via Zürich HB and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Lugano and London is 463 km. The road distance is 328.9 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to London without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 6h 19m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 410.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Lugano to London, including transfers.
Lugano to London bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to London train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to London is to train via Zurich which takes 6h 19m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and London, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lugano to Avully, Eaumorte hameau via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, Bernex, Vailly, and Bernex, Vailly in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Avully, Eaumorte hameau via Milan, Geneva, Genève, Bel-Air, and Lancy-Pont-Rouge, gare/Etoile in around 8h 37m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–360
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–200
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–170
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
Train from Domodossola to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–100
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–290
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Domodossola to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–260
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- centovalli.ch
Train from Locarno FART to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Schedules at
- centovalli.ch
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Milan to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to London bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to London train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to London is 329 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Lugano to London.
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