There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Val Gardena by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle
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
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Ponte Gardena Laion/Waidbruck Lajentrain Re
6h 47m€69–198Drive 299 km
cheapest- Drive from Lugano to Val Gardenacar 299 km
5h 12m€52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona to Bolzano Southbus 494 / ...
- Take the bus from Bolzano - Autostazione to Soplasesbus 350
8h 47mTrain, shuttle
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train S50
- Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Urtijëi
7h 25m€166–237Train, bus
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
- Take the bus from Bolzano - Autostazione to Soplasesbus 350
7h 15m
Lugano to Val Gardena by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Val Gardena is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Val Gardena is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Val Gardena. However, there are services departing from Lugano Stazione and arriving at Soplases via Verona, Bolzano, Via Loris Musy and Bolzano - Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Val Gardena. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Ponte Gardena Laion/Waidbruck Lajen via Milano Centrale and Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Lugano and Val Gardena is 409 km. The road distance is 299 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Val Gardena without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €65 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Lugano to Val Gardena, including transfers.
Lugano to Val Gardena bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Lugano Stazione station.
Lugano to Val Gardena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Val Gardena is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Val Gardena, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Soplases via Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, Ponte Gardena Laion/Waidbruck Lajen, and Ponte Gardena - Stazione in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Stazione to Soplases via Verona Porta Nuova, Verona, Bolzano South, Bolzano, Via Loris Musy, Bolzano, and Bolzano - Autostazione in around 8h 47m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €55–85
- 2nd Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Ponte Gardena Laion/Waidbruck Lajen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 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 Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Verona to Bolzano South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0471 220 880
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sudtirol Alto Adige
Bus from Bolzano - Autostazione to Soplases
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sudtirol Alto Adige
Bus from Bolzano - Autostazione to Soplases
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sudtirol Alto Adige
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Urtijëi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €160–230
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Val Gardena bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Lugano to Val Gardena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Val Gardena is 299 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Lugano to Val Gardena.
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