There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Monte Carlo 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
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
6h 30m€62–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 15m€58–91Drive 373.2 km
- Drive from Lugano to Monte Carlocar 373.2 km
3h 51m€68–98Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane MXP - NCE
5h 43m€72–189Train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
6h 24m€142–341
Lugano to Monte Carlo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Monte Carlo is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Monte Carlo is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Portier via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Lugano and Monte Carlo is 375 km. The road distance is 373.2 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Monte Carlo without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €60 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Lugano to Monte Carlo, including transfers.
Lugano to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Monte Carlo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Monte Carlo is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Monte Carlo, Monaco?
You can take a train from Lugano to Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Portier via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Aéroport Terminal 1 in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–280
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–390
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–390
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 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
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €60–90
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- 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
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- 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 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Monte Carlo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Monte Carlo is 373 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Lugano to Monte Carlo.
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