There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Simplon Tunnel by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Locarnotrain
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Brigtrain Ec / ...
4h 14mCHF 19–57Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus FlixBus N474
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus 3
5h 18mCHF 21–27Drive 138.3 km
- Drive from Lugano to Simplon Tunnelcar 138.3 km
2h 22mCHF 23–34
Lugano to Simplon Tunnel by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Simplon Tunnel is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 28 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Simplon Tunnel is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Simplon Tunnel. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Simplon Tunnel. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Brig via Locarno FART and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Lugano and Simplon Tunnel is 120 km. The road distance is 138.3 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Simplon Tunnel without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 60.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Lugano to Simplon Tunnel, including transfers.
Lugano to Simplon Tunnel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Simplon Tunnel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Simplon Tunnel is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 28 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Simplon Tunnel, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lugano to Simplon Tunnel via Locarno FART, Domodossola, and Brig in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Simplon Tunnel via Milan, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria, Domodossola, and Brig in around 5h 18m.
Train from Lugano to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Domodossola to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lugano to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Simplon Tunnel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Lugano to Simplon Tunnel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Locarno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Simplon Tunnel is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Lugano to Simplon Tunnel.
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