There are 7 ways to get from Prato to Lugano by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus
4h 34mCHF 56–86Bus via Como
cheapest- Take the bus from Prato to Comobus 518
6h 14mCHF 31–96Train via Bologna
- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 35mCHF 52–114Drive 368.7 km
- Drive from Prato to Luganocar 368.7 km
3h 44mCHF 62–90Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FLR - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 5mCHF 109–232Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
5h 11mCHF 39–70Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FLR - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
7h 27mCHF 110–235
Prato to Lugano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prato to Lugano is to bus via Como which costs SFr 30 - SFr 100 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Prato to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.
No, there is no direct bus from Prato to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Prato Piazzale Del Museo and arriving at Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Prato to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Prato Centrale and arriving at Lugano via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Prato and Lugano is 407 km. The road distance is 368.7 km.
The best way to get from Prato to Lugano without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Prato to Lugano, including transfers.
Prato to Lugano bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Prato to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Prato Centrale station.
The best way to get from Prato to Lugano is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can train via Bologna, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 120 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Prato, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
Onebus operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo once a week. Tickets cost CHF 55–85 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prato Centrale to Lugano via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale in around 4h 35m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–280
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–490
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–210
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 150–600
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–650
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–360
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Prato to Lugano bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Lugano Via Pian Scairolo station.
Prato to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prato to Lugano is 369 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Prato to Lugano.
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