There are 4 ways to get from Menton to Lugano 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
6h 28mCHF 41–82Bus
- Take the bus from Casino to Aéroport Terminal 2bus 80
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus
9h 29mCHF 76–106Drive 365.2 km
- Drive from Menton to Luganocar 365.2 km
3h 55mCHF 60–86Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
6h 32mCHF 57–145
Menton to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Menton to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 85 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Menton to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 90.
No, there is no direct bus from Menton to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Casino and arriving at Lugano via Aéroport Terminal 2, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Menton to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Menton and arriving at Lugano via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Menton and Lugano is 363 km. The road distance is 365.2 km.
The best way to get from Menton to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 85.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Menton to Lugano, including transfers.
Menton to Lugano bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, depart from Casino station.
Menton to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Menton to Lugano is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 110 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Menton, France and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Menton to Lugano via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Casino to Lugano via Aéroport Terminal 2, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 9h 29m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 10–15
- 2nd Class
- CHF 13–17
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Casino to Aéroport Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 23
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Menton to Lugano bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, arrive at Aéroport Terminal 2 station.
Menton to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Menton to Lugano is 365 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Menton to Lugano.
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