What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Rome?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Rome is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 10h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Rome?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Rome is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €95 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Rome?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Rome. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Roma Termini via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Lugano to Rome?

The distance between Lugano and Rome is 657 km. The road distance is 646.6 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Rome without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Rome without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €95 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Rome?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Lugano to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Rome bus from?

Lugano to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Rome train from?

Lugano to Rome train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Rome?

The best way to get from Lugano to Rome is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €95 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Lugano to Rome bus arrive?

Lugano to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

Where does the Lugano to Rome train arrive?

Lugano to Rome train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Rome is 647 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Lugano to Rome.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Rome?

Book your Lugano to Rome train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Rome?

Book your Lugano to Rome bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rome?

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Lugano to Rome - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lugano to Rome by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9995 / ...
4h 35m
€98–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Rome Tiburtina Bus stationbus FlixBus 1524
10h 25m
€60–90
Drive 646.6 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Romecar 646.6 km
6h 12m
€117–169
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
4h 47m
€65–197
Train via Lugano
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
4h 45m
€93–175
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
6h 19m
€107–279
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TRN - FCO
6h 18m
€67–252
Train, train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain
3. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GOA - FCO
6h 52m
€91–251

Lugano to Rome by train

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 656.7 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Rome, Italy?

You can take a train from Lugano to Roma Termini via Milano Centrale in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Rome Tiburtina Bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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