There are 4 ways to get from Monte Carlo 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 40mCHF 43–86Bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 56mCHF 77–106Drive 375.2 km
- Drive from Monte Carlo to Luganocar 375.2 km
3h 55mCHF 64–92Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
6h 44mCHF 59–149
Monte Carlo to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monte Carlo to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Monte Carlo to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.
No, there is no direct bus from Monte Carlo to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Portier and arriving at Lugano via Aéroport Terminal 2, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Monte Carlo to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Monaco-Monte-Carlo and arriving at Lugano via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Monte Carlo and Lugano is 371 km. The road distance is 375.2 km.
The best way to get from Monte Carlo to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Monte Carlo to Lugano, including transfers.
Monte Carlo to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Monte Carlo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Monte Carlo to Lugano is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 110 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Monte Carlo, Monaco and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Lugano via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portier to Lugano via Aéroport Terminal 2, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 8h 56m.
- 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
- +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 27–50
- 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 26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Monte Carlo to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Monte Carlo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monte Carlo to Lugano is 375 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Monte Carlo to Lugano.
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