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How to get fromLugano to Montecatini Termeby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lugano to Montecatini Terme by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    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 Montecatini Centrotrain train Re
    4h 38m
    €61–117

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Como to Pratobus bus 518
    8h 12m
    €37–72

  3. Drive  378.7 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Montecatini Termecar car 378.7 km
    3h 59m
    €80–115

  4. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane MXP - FLR
    3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Montecatini Centrotrain train
    7h 19m
    €133–267

  5. Train via Viareggio

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Viareggiotrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Viareggio to Montecatini Centrotrain train Re
    7h 10m
    €62–113

  6. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane LIN - FLR
    3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Montecatini Centrotrain train
    7h 34m
    €154–231

  7. Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich 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 Montecatini Centrotrain train
    6h 49m
    €148–416

Lugano to Montecatini Terme by train

Calendar114Weekly Trains
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Montecatini Terme, Italy?

You can take a train from Lugano to Montecatini Centro via Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N. in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como to Prato twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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