There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Sirmione by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
3h 50m€46–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Sirmionebus Ln026
4h 23m€11–17Drive 172.5 km
- Drive from Lugano to Sirmionecar 172.5 km
2h 19m€31–45Train via Sirmione
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain Re6
4h 36m€14–19Bus via Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
- Take the bus from Lugano to Bergamobus FlixBus 024
- Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Desenzano Via Masacciobus Autostradale 174
6h 43m€32–40
Lugano to Sirmione by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Sirmione is to bus which costs €11 - €17 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Sirmione is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Sirmione. However, there are services departing from Lugano Stazione and arriving at Sirmione via Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Sirmione. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Lugano and Sirmione is 194 km. The road distance is 172.5 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Sirmione without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Lugano to Sirmione, including transfers.
Lugano to Sirmione bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Lugano Stazione station.
Lugano to Sirmione train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Sirmione is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €17 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Sirmione, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Piazza Unità d'Italia, Colombare via Milano Centrale, Desenzano Garda-Sirm, and Desenzano Via Masaccio in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Stazione to Sirmione via Verona Porta Nuova Station in around 4h 23m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Sirmione bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Lugano to Sirmione train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Sirmione is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Lugano to Sirmione.
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