There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Valchiavenna by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cassarate, Monte Brè to Chiavenna, Stazionebus 631
3h 10m€21–26Drive 70.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Lugano to Valchiavennacar 70.3 km
1h 29m€15–22Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to Colicotrain Re8 / ...
4h 10m€28–37Bus via Menaggio Piazza Roma
- Take the bus from Castagnola, Posta to Menaggio Piazza Romabus C112
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Colicobus C110
3h 56m€31–42
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Valchiavenna is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Valchiavenna is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Valchiavenna. However, there are services departing from Cassarate, Monte Brè and arriving at Bivio Nogaredo via Chiavenna FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Valchiavenna. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Samolaco via Monza and Colico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Lugano and Valchiavenna is 90 km. The road distance is 70.3 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Valchiavenna without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €20 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Lugano to Valchiavenna, including transfers.
Lugano to Valchiavenna bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Cassarate, Monte Brè station.
Lugano to Valchiavenna train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Valchiavenna is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €20 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Valchiavenna, Italy?
PostAuto AG operates a bus from Cassarate, Monte Brè to Chiavenna, Stazione once daily. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Valchiavenna via Monza, Colico, and Samolaco in around 4h 10m.
- 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 Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Cassarate, Monte Brè to Chiavenna, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- PostAuto AG
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Castagnola, Posta to Menaggio Piazza Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
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Lugano to Valchiavenna bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Chiavenna, Stazione station.
Lugano to Valchiavenna train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Valchiavenna is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Lugano to Valchiavenna.
There are 2088+ hotels available in Valchiavenna.