There are 5 ways to get from Ovada 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 Ovada to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
5h 4mCHF 42–76Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ovada to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
- Take the bus from Genoa to Comobus 495 / ...
6h 31mCHF 26–88Bus
- Take the bus from Ovada to Alessandriabus
- Take the bus from Alessandria to Paviabus
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus
6h 2mDrive 188.6 km
- Drive from Ovada to Luganocar 188.6 km
1h 58mCHF 37–53Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ovada to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Luganotrain Ec
5h 41mCHF 50–96
Ovada to Lugano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ovada to Lugano is to train and bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 90 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ovada to Lugano is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ovada to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ovada and arriving at Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Alessandria, Pavia and Milano - Famagosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Ovada to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ovada and arriving at Lugano via Genova P.Za Principe and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Ovada and Lugano is 258 km. The road distance is 188.6 km.
The best way to get from Ovada to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 80.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Ovada to Lugano, including transfers.
Ovada to Lugano bus services, operated by Trotta Bus, depart from Ovada station.
Ovada to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Ovada station.
The best way to get from Ovada to Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Ovada, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Ovada to Lugano via Genova P.Za Principe and Milano Centrale in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ovada to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Alessandria, Pavia, and Milano - Famagosta in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ovada to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–21
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ovada to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ovada to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
- Phone
- +39 06.51600.820
- [email protected]
- Website
- trotta.it
Bus from Ovada to Alessandria
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 1
- Schedules at
- moeves.it
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Alessandria to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–60
- Website
- Onebus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ovada to Lugano bus services, operated by Trotta Bus, arrive at Alessandria station.
Ovada to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ovada to Lugano is 189 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Ovada to Lugano.
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