What is the cheapest way to get from Malcesine to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Malcesine to Lugano is to ferry and bus and train which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malcesine to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Malcesine to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Malcesine and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Malcesine to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Malcesine and arriving at Lugano via Garda and Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Malcesine and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Malcesine to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Peschiera Del Garda and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Malcesine to Lugano?

The distance between Malcesine and Lugano is 307 km. The road distance is 223.9 km.

How do I travel from Malcesine to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Malcesine to Lugano without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 160.

How long does it take to get from Malcesine to Lugano?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Malcesine to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malcesine to Lugano bus from?

Malcesine to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Verona station.

Where do I catch the Malcesine to Lugano train from?

Malcesine to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Peschiera Del Garda station.

Train or bus from Malcesine to Lugano?

The best way to get from Malcesine to Lugano is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can train via Milan, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 150 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Malcesine to Lugano bus arrive?

Malcesine to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Malcesine to Lugano train arrive?

Malcesine to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Malcesine to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Malcesine to Lugano is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Malcesine to Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 7052+ hotels available in Lugano.

Malcesine to Lugano - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Malcesine to Lugano by taxi, train, bus, car, train (Trenitalia), or ferry

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Taxi, train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the taxi from Malcesine to Aviotaxi
2. Take the train from Avio to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Re
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 50m
CHF 46–153
Ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Malcesine to Salòferry 93 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salò to Bresciabus
3. Take the train from Brescia to Milano Centraletrain Re6
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 46m
CHF 20–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Verona to Luganobus FlixBus 024
8h 4m
CHF 25–38
Drive 223.9 km
1. Drive from Malcesine to Luganocar 223.9 km
3h 16m
CHF 38–55
Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
5h 45m
CHF 43–147
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Luganotrain Ec
5h 56m
CHF 45–97

Malcesine to Lugano by bus and train (Trenitalia)

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5h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 306.7 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Malcesine, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Verona to Lugano 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 19–29 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malcesine to Lugano via Garda, Peschiera - Bivio Stazione, Peschiera Del Garda, and Milano Centrale in around 5h 45m.

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