There are 5 ways to get from Punta Ala to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train via Florence
best- Take the train from Follonica to Livorno Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
8h 1mCHF 71–163Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest- Take the train from Follonica to Pisa Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
9h 1mCHF 62–151Bus
- Take the bus from Grosseto to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N527
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus
9h 41mCHF 69–106Drive 480.4 km
- Drive from Punta Ala to Luganocar 480.4 km
5h 6mCHF 81–117Train #2
- Take the train from Follonica to Livorno Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Milan Rogoredotrain Ec
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
11h 6mCHF 101–158
Punta Ala to Lugano by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Punta Ala to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Punta Ala to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.
No, there is no direct bus from Punta Ala to Lugano. However, there are services departing from PUNTA ALA Poggettone and arriving at Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Porto Canale, Grosseto and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Punta Ala to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Follonica and arriving at Lugano via Livorno Centrale, Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Punta Ala and Lugano is 581 km. The road distance is 480.4 km.
The best way to get from Punta Ala to Lugano without a car is to train via Florence which takes 8h 1m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Punta Ala to Lugano, including transfers.
Punta Ala to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Grosseto station.
Punta Ala to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Follonica station.
The best way to get from Punta Ala to Lugano is to train via Florence which takes 8h 1m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Punta Ala, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from PUNTA ALA Poggettone to Lugano via Follonica F.S., Follonica, Livorno Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., and Milano Centrale in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from PUNTA ALA Poggettone to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Porto Canale, Grosseto F.S., Grosseto, and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 9h 41m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Follonica to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Livorno Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Follonica to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Pisa Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Follonica to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Grosseto to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Punta Ala to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Punta Ala to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Livorno Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punta Ala to Lugano is 480 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Punta Ala to Lugano.
There are 6916+ hotels available in Lugano.





