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How to get fromMontreux to Lugano Prealpsby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Montreux to Lugano Prealps by train or car

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Montreux to Domodossolatrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno Farttrain train Re / ...
    3. Drive from Giubiasco to Lugano Prealpscar car
    6h 17m
    €87–228

  2. Drive 311.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montreux to Lugano Prealpscar car 311.4 km
    5h 9m
    €55–79

  3. Train, drive via Bellinzona

    1. Take the train from Montreux to Domodossolatrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno Farttrain train Re / ...
    3. Drive from Bellinzona to Lugano Prealpscar car
    6h 24m
    €89–232

  4. Train, drive via Andermatt

    1. Take the train from Montreux to Brigtrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain train R43 / ...
    3. Take the train from Göschenen to Bellinzonatrain train
    4. Drive from Bellinzona to Lugano Prealpscar car
    8h 12m
    €130–289

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  • Distance: 307.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Montreux, Switzerland and Lugano Prealps, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Montreux to Lugano Prealps. However, you can take the train to Domodossola, take the train to Locarno Fart, walk to Locarno, take the train to Giubiasco, then drive to Lugano Prealps. Alternatively, you can drive from Montreux to Lugano Prealps in around 5h 9m.

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