There are 5 ways to get from Montalcino to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Milan
best- Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
7h 31mCHF 67–176Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Siena Central Train Station to Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivalsbus Itabus
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain S50
12h 4mCHF 34–62Bus
- Take the bus from Siena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 1509 / ...
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus
8h 10mDrive 477.6 km
- Drive from Montalcino to Luganocar 477.6 km
5h 17mCHF 79–114Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re / ...
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luganotrain Ec
10h 7mCHF 90–156
Montalcino to Lugano by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montalcino to Lugano is to bus and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 12h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Montalcino to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.
No, there is no direct bus from Montalcino to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Montalcino and arriving at Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Buonconvento, Siena and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Montalcino to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Buonconvento and arriving at Lugano via Siena, Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Montalcino and Lugano is 519 km. The road distance is 477.6 km.
The best way to get from Montalcino to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 7h 31m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Montalcino to Lugano, including transfers.
Montalcino to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Siena station.
Montalcino to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Siena station.
The best way to get from Montalcino to Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 7h 31m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Montalcino, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Montalcino to Lugano via Buonconvento, Buonconvento, Siena, Firenze S.M.N., and Milano Centrale in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montalcino to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Buonconvento, Siena, and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 8h 10m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–75
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–65
- 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 22–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 22–29
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–130
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 85–130
- 2nd Class
- CHF 75–110
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Siena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Siena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–10
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- onebus.it
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://onebus.it/
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Siena Central Train Station to Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
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More Questions & Answers
Montalcino to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Montalcino to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montalcino to Lugano is 478 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Montalcino to Lugano.
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