There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Ventimiglia by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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 Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
6h 5m€52–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Sanremobus FlixBus N508
7h 12m€29–47Drive 353.4 km
- Drive from Lugano to Ventimigliacar 353.4 km
3h 40m€64–92Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
6h 8m€36–62
Lugano to Ventimiglia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Ventimiglia is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Ventimiglia is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Ventimiglia. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Ventimiglia via Milan and San Remo - Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Ventimiglia. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Ventimiglia via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Lugano and Ventimiglia is 356 km. The road distance is 353.4 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Ventimiglia without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €50 - €90.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Lugano to Ventimiglia, including transfers.
Lugano to Ventimiglia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Ventimiglia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Ventimiglia is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Ventimiglia, Liguria, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Ventimiglia via Milano Centrale in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Ventimiglia via Milan, Sanremo, and San Remo - Autostazione in around 7h 12m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Ventimiglia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Ventimiglia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Ventimiglia is 353 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Lugano to Ventimiglia.
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