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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Sestriere is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Sestriere is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Sestriere?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Sestriere. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Sestriere - Parcheggio Autobus via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Oulx - Stazione Ferroviaria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Sestriere?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Sestriere. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Lugano to Sestriere?

The distance between Lugano and Sestriere is 313 km. The road distance is 269.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Sestriere without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Lugano to Sestriere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Sestriere bus from?

Lugano to Sestriere bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Sestriere train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Sestriere?

The best way to get from Lugano to Sestriere is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h.

Where does the Lugano to Sestriere bus arrive?

Lugano to Sestriere bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lugano to Sestriere train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Sestriere?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Sestriere is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Lugano to Sestriere.

Where can I stay near Sestriere?

There are 2672+ hotels available in Sestriere.

Lugano to Sestriere - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Sestriere by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train (Trenitalia, TGV), or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.train Fr
4h 12m
€93–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Oulxbus 480 / ...
7h
€26–43
Drive 269.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Sestrierecar 269.8 km
3h 17m
€48–69
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Lugano to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain S50
2. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.train Re
8h 14m
€29–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train S50
2. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Turin Train Station Lingottobus
3. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.train Tgv
8h 45m
€51–92

Lugano to Sestriere by bus

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Distance: 313.4 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Sestriere via Milano Centrale and Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Sestriere - Parcheggio Autobus via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Oulx, and Oulx - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 7h.

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