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How to get fromMestre to Luganoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Mestre to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Luganotrain train Ec
    3h 58m
    CHF 65–110

  2. Bus via Milan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus 402 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    5h 15m
    CHF 27–41

  3. Drive  309.5 km

    1. Drive from Mestre to Luganocar car 309.5 km
    3h 29m
    CHF 59–85

  4. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane VCE - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    7h 2m
    CHF 54–181

  5. Train via Milan

    1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re80
    4h 7m
    CHF 56–136

  6. Train via Milan #2

    1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain train 8970 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re80
    4h 11m
    CHF 33–52

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Venice Mestre to Luganobus bus FlixBus 401
    6h 30m
    CHF 28–45

  8. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane VCE - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    7h 13m
    CHF 110–214

Mestre to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Venezia Mestre to Lugano 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 65–110 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 5h 15m.

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