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How to get fromLugano to Montepulcianoby train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Montepulciano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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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 Chiusi-Chianciano T.train train Re
    7h 59m
    €74–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Florencebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Sienabus bus 443 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buonconvento to P.Ta Delle Farinebus bus 112
    12h 6m
    €46–69

  3. Bus via Reggio Emilia

    1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo to Punto Blu di Reggio Emiliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Punto Blu di Reggio Emilia to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Sienabus bus 443 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Buonconvento to P.Ta Delle Farinebus bus 112
    9h 25m
    €115–160

  4. Drive  485.3 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Montepulcianocar car 485.3 km
    4h 51m
    €102–148

Lugano to Montepulciano by train and bus

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy?

You can take a train from Lugano to P.Ta Delle Farine via Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., Chiusi-Chianciano T., and Chiusi Stazione-P.Za Dante in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo to P.Ta Delle Farine via Punto Blu di Reggio Emilia, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Siena, Siena Autostazione, and Buonconvento in around 9h 25m.

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