There are 6 ways to get from Malcesine to Lugano by taxi, train, bus, car, train (Trenitalia), or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the taxi from Malcesine to Aviotaxi
- Take the train from Avio to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Re
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 51mCHF 46–154Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Malcesine to Salòferry 93 / ...
- Take the train from Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione to Milano Centraletrain Re6
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
5h 50mCHF 20–30Bus
- Take the bus from Garda to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus 164 / ...
- Take the bus from Verona to Luganobus FlixBus 024
7h 39mCHF 25–44Drive 223.9 km
- Drive from Malcesine to Luganocar 223.9 km
3h 15mCHF 37–53Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
5h 34mCHF 43–147Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Luganotrain Ec
5h 44mCHF 45–97
Malcesine to Lugano by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malcesine to Lugano is to ferry and train which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Malcesine to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
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 7h 39m.
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 34m.
The distance between Malcesine and Lugano is 307 km. The road distance is 223.9 km.
The best way to get from Malcesine to Lugano without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 160.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Malcesine to Lugano, including transfers.
Malcesine to Lugano bus services, operated by Azienda Trasporti Verona Srl, depart from Garda station.
Malcesine to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Peschiera Del Garda station.
The best way to get from Malcesine to Lugano is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can train via Milan, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 150 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Malcesine, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Malcesine to Lugano via Garda, Verona Porta Nuova Station, and Verona in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malcesine to Lugano via Garda, Peschiera - Bivio Stazione, Peschiera Del Garda, and Milano Centrale in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Avio to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–40
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 50–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 50–75
- 2nd Class
- CHF 30–45
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–60
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 045 805 7922
- [email protected]
- Website
- atv.verona.it
Bus from Garda to Verona Porta Nuova Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Schedules at
- atv.verona.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Verona to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- [email protected]
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Malcesine to Salò
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–9
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
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More Questions & Answers
Malcesine to Lugano bus services, operated by Azienda Trasporti Verona Srl, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova Station.
Malcesine to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malcesine to Lugano is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Malcesine to Lugano.
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