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

The cheapest way to get from Malcesine to Lugano is to train via Milan which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 10m.

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 . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Malcesine to Lugano?

The distance between Malcesine and Lugano is 311 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 5h 25m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m 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 EuroCity, 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 23 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 5h 56m.

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 EuroCity, arrive at Lugano 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 7093+ 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
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
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
5h 25m
CHF 27–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Verona to Luganobus FlixBus 024
8h 4m
CHF 24–39
Drive 223.9 km
1. Drive from Malcesine to Luganocar 223.9 km
3h 16m
CHF 38–54
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Luganotrain Ec
5h 56m
CHF 45–97
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Peschiera to Milano Centraletrain 8974 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
6h 10m
CHF 24–39
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Malcesine to Salòferry 93 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salo - Autostazione to Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferinobus
3. Take the bus from Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferino to Milano Monza Via Paolo Falcone e Giovanni Borsellinobus
4. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 44m
CHF 35–78

Malcesine to Lugano by bus and train (Trenitalia)

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 310.7 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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 18–30 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Peschiera Del Garda to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–90 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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