There are 7 ways to get from Pescara to Lugano by plane, train, 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.
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best- Fly from Abruzzo Airport (PSR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PSR - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3h 35mCHF 29–167Train via Bologna
- Take the train from Pescara Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 21mCHF 63–122Bus
- Take the bus from Chieti to Paradisobus
9h 39mCHF 48–49Drive 649.7 km
- Drive from Pescara to Luganocar 649.7 km
6h 11mCHF 109–157Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Abruzzo Airport (PSR) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane PSR - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
4h 3mCHF 45–255Train
- Take the train from Pescara Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
6h 51mCHF 81–161Bus via Modena
- Take the bus from Pescara-Terminal Bus to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgiliobus
- Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Luganobus
10h 49mCHF 48–66
Pescara to Lugano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pescara to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 48 - SFr 49 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Pescara to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 3h 35m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 170.
No, there is no direct bus from Pescara to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Portanuova - Via Tavo and arriving at Paradiso via Chieti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Pescara to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Pescara Centrale and arriving at Lugano via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Pescara and Lugano is 640 km. The road distance is 649.7 km.
The best way to get from Pescara to Lugano without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 6h 21m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Pescara to Lugano, including transfers.
Pescara to Lugano bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, depart from Chieti station.
Pescara to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Pescara Centrale station.
The best way to get from Pescara to Lugano is to train via Bologna which takes 6h 21m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 48 - SFr 49 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Pescara, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Pescara Centrale to Lugano via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, Bartolini Turismo operates a bus from Chieti to Paradiso once a week. Tickets cost CHF 47 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Abruzzo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–160
Flights from Abruzzo Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–210
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Pescara Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Pescara Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Pescara Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Pescara Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Pescara Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0825-26416
- [email protected]
- Website
- bartolinipullman.it
Bus from Chieti to Paradiso
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 47
- Schedules at
- bartolinipullman.it
- [email protected]
- Website
- TERRAVISION
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–21
- Website
- TERRAVISION
- Phone
- 035.319366
- [email protected]
- Website
- orioshuttle.com
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–13
- Schedules at
- orioshuttle.com
- Phone
- +39 0871 344976
- [email protected]
- Website
- satambus.it
Bus from Pescara-Terminal Bus to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–40
- Schedules at
- satambus.it
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- [email protected]
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–27
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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Booking & Getting There
Pescara to Lugano bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, arrive at Paradiso station.
Pescara to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pescara to Lugano is 650 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Pescara to Lugano.
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