There are 5 ways to get from Medolla to Lugano by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Line 400 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Medolla to Modena - Stazione Centralebus 400
- Take the bus from Modena to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus
4h 3mCHF 54–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Luganobus
6h 38mCHF 23–34Train via Milan
- Take the train from S. Felice Sul Panaro to Bologna Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
5h 13mCHF 34–57Drive 274.6 km
- Drive from Medolla to Luganocar 274.6 km
3h 5mCHF 46–67Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Modena to Luganotrain Ec
5h 34mCHF 53–104
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Medolla to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Medolla to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Medolla to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Medolla and arriving at Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Modena Stazione Fs and Modena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Medolla to Lugano. However, there are services departing from S. Felice Sul Panaro and arriving at Lugano via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Medolla and Lugano is 289 km. The road distance is 274.6 km.
The best way to get from Medolla to Lugano without a car is to line 400 bus and bus which takes 4h 3m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 85.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Medolla to Lugano, including transfers.
Medolla to Lugano bus services, operated by SETA S.p.A. - Società Emiliana Trasporti Autofiloviari, depart from Medolla station.
Medolla to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from S. Felice Sul Panaro station.
The best way to get from Medolla to Lugano is to line 400 bus and bus which takes 4h 3m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can train via Milan, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Medolla, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Medolla to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Modena - Stazione Centrale, Modena Stazione Fs, Modena - Gramsci, and Modena in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Medolla to Lugano via S.Felice sul Panaro, S. Felice Sul Panaro, Bologna centrale, and Milano Centrale in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from S. Felice Sul Panaro to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Modena to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–100
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
- Phone
- +39 840 000 216
- Website
- setaweb.it
Bus from Medolla to Modena - Stazione Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Schedules at
- setaweb.it
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Modena to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- [email protected]
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–27
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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Booking & Getting There
Medolla to Lugano bus services, operated by SETA S.p.A. - Società Emiliana Trasporti Autofiloviari, arrive at Modena - Stazione Centrale station.
Medolla to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Medolla to Lugano is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Medolla to Lugano.
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