What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Vatican City?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Vatican City is to bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 6h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Vatican City?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Vatican City is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €95 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Vatican City?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo and arriving at Villa Borghese/Washington via Balsamo Crivelli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Vatican City?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Roma Termini via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Lugano to Vatican City?

The distance between Lugano and Vatican City is 657 km. The road distance is 648.6 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Vatican City without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Vatican City without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €95 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Vatican City?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Lugano to Vatican City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Vatican City bus from?

Lugano to Vatican City bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Vatican City train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Vatican City?

The best way to get from Lugano to Vatican City is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Lugano to Vatican City bus arrive?

Lugano to Vatican City bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Roma Prenestina A1 station.

Where does the Lugano to Vatican City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Vatican City?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Vatican City is 649 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Lugano to Vatican City.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Vatican City?

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Where can I stay near Vatican City?

There are 21383+ hotels available in Vatican City.

Lugano to Vatican City - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Lugano to Vatican City by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9995 / ...
4h 35m
€96–155
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
4h 38m
€64–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo to Roma Prenestina A1bus
6h 47m
€81–117
Drive 648.6 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Vatican Citycar 648.6 km
6h 13m
€117–169
Train via Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
5h 4m
€92–184
Train, train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain
3. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GOA - FCO
6h 22m
€84–236
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TRN - FCO
6h 1m
€64–249
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
6h 9m
€83–260
Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane VRN - FCO
6h
€119–281

Lugano to Vatican City by train and bus

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Distance: 656.7 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Vatican City?

You can take a train from Lugano to Roma Termini via Milano Centrale in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Lugano Via Pian Scairolo to Roma Prenestina A1 once a week. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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