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How to get fromNew York to Luganoby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Lugano by plane or train

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane JFK - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    12h 43m
    CHF 287–772

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane EWR - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    12h 46m
    CHF 311–629

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane EWR - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    12h 55m
    CHF 309–603

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane EWR - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    14h 36m
    CHF 352–593

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane JFK - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    13h 6m
    CHF 305–556

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane PHL - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    14h 25m
    CHF 525–1,693

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration9h 47mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,515.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 43m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from New York to Lugano. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Amtrak, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano.

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