Rome2Rio

How to get fromPhiladelphia Airport (PHL) to Luganoby plane, train, or bus

Find Transport to Lugano

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lugano by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane PHL - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    10h 25m
    CHF 502–1,099

  2. Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane PHL - BGY
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    13h 21m
    CHF 319–1,114

  3. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane PHL - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    10h 28m
    CHF 368–1,268

  4. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane PHL - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    12h 10m
    CHF 472–842

  5. Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane PHL - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain train
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    15h 56m
    CHF 497–969

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 268Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,639.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Lugano. However, you can fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Lugano.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides