There are 6 ways to get from Lugano to Malcesine by train, taxi, bus, car, train (Trenitalia), or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Aviotrain Re
- Take the taxi from Avio to Malcesinetaxi
4h 35m€53–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona - Stazione FS to Gardabus 164
6h 14m€14–20Drive 221.8 km
- Drive from Lugano to Malcesinecar 221.8 km
3h 14m€39–56Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
5h 43m€50–164Train via Milan
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Re6
6h 25m€18–23Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Lugano to Bergamobus
- Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Brescia Solferino Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferino to Salo - Autostazionebus
- Take the ferry from Salò to Malcesineferry 2 / ...
8h 45m€22–47
Lugano to Malcesine by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Malcesine is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Malcesine is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Malcesine. However, there are services departing from Lugano Stazione and arriving at Malcesine via Verona - Stazione FS and Garda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Malcesine. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Peschiera Del Garda via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Lugano and Malcesine is 311 km. The road distance is 221.8 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Malcesine without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 35m and costs €50 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Lugano to Malcesine, including transfers.
Lugano to Malcesine bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Lugano Stazione station.
Lugano to Malcesine train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Malcesine is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Malcesine, Italy?
You can take a bus from Lugano Stazione to Malcesine via Verona Porta Nuova, Verona - Stazione FS, and Garda in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Malcesine via Milano Centrale, Peschiera Del Garda, Peschiera - bivio stazione, and Garda in around 5h 43m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Ferry from Salò to Malcesine
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Malcesine bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Lugano to Malcesine train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Malcesine is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Lugano to Malcesine.
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