What is the cheapest way to get from Pienza to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Pienza to Lugano is to bus and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 70 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Pienza to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Pienza to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Pienza and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Pienza to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Pienza and arriving at Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Buonconvento, Siena and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Pienza and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Pienza to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Buonconvento and arriving at Lugano via Siena, Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Pienza to Lugano?

The distance between Pienza and Lugano is 529 km. The road distance is 491.6 km.

How do I travel from Pienza to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Pienza to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 7h 34m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 180.

How long does it take to get from Pienza to Lugano?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Pienza to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pienza to Lugano bus from?

Pienza to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Siena station.

Where do I catch the Pienza to Lugano train from?

Pienza to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Siena station.

Train or bus from Pienza to Lugano?

The best way to get from Pienza to Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 7h 34m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Pienza to Lugano bus arrive?

Pienza to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Pienza to Lugano train arrive?

Pienza to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Pienza to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Pienza to Lugano is 492 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Pienza to Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 7162+ hotels available in Lugano.

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There are 5 ways to get from Pienza to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
7h 34m
CHF 68–177
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena Central Train Station to Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivalsbus Itabus
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain S50
12h
CHF 34–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 1509 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus
8h 8m
CHF 67–98
Drive 491.6 km
1. Drive from Pienza to Luganocar 491.6 km
5h 2m
CHF 82–118
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re / ...
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Luganotrain Ec
10h 12m
CHF 91–157

Pienza to Lugano by bus and train

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Distance: 528.5 km
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Pienza, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Pienza to Lugano via Buonconvento, Buonconvento, Siena, Firenze S.M.N., and Milano Centrale in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pienza to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Buonconvento, Siena, and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 8h 8m.

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