There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to San Carlo by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Padovabus
3h 45m€10–15Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Padovatrain Fr
3h 59m€53–88Drive 279.2 km
- Drive from Lugano to San Carlocar 279.2 km
3h 11m€51–73Train, fly
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane MXP - VCE
6h 45m€58–275Bus via Lugano
- Take the bus from Lugano to Paduabus FlixBus 401
5h 55m€25–40
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to San Carlo is to bus which costs €10 - €15 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to San Carlo is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano Stazione and arriving at Padova. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to San Carlo. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at San Carlo via Milano Centrale and Stazione FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Lugano and San Carlo is 289 km. The road distance is 279.2 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to San Carlo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €10 - €15.
The bus from Lugano Stazione to Padova takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs once a week.
Lugano to San Carlo bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Lugano Stazione station.
Lugano to San Carlo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to San Carlo is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €10 - €15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and San Carlo, Veneto, Italy?
Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Lugano Stazione to Padova once a week. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to San Carlo via Milano Centrale, Padova, and Stazione FS in around 3h 59m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–380
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–280
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–260
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–210
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–380
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Lugano Stazione to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lugano to Padua
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to San Carlo bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Padova station.
Lugano to San Carlo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to San Carlo is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Lugano to San Carlo.
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