There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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 S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
4h 12m€44–121Train via Monza
cheapest- Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to S.Margherita Ligure Portofinotrain Re13
5h 45m€15–20Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoabus N456 / ...
5h 14m€25–43Drive 241 km
- Drive from Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligurecar 241 km
2h 42m€42–61
Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure is to train via Monza which costs €15 - €20 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Brignole Fs/Capolinea via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Fanti D'italia/Principe Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at S.Margherita L.-Port via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Lugano and Santa Margherita Ligure is 242 km. The road distance is 241 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €40 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure, including transfers.
Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to S.Margherita L.-Port via Milano Centrale in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to S.Margherita L.-Port via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Fanti D'italia/Principe Fs, Brignole Fs/Capolinea, and Genova Brignole in around 5h 14m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to S.Margherita Ligure Portofino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure.
Book your Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lugano to Santa Margherita Ligure bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 5539+ hotels available in Santa Margherita Ligure.