There are 6 ways to get from Punta Ala to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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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
7h 56mCHF 73–188Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest- Take the train from Follonica to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
8h 42mCHF 64–174Bus
- 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 33mCHF 73–106Drive 480.4 km
- Drive from Punta Ala to Luganocar 480.4 km
5h 6mCHF 80–116Train, fly
- Take the train from Follonica to Roma Ostiensetrain
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FCO - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 10mCHF 82–248Train #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 2mCHF 116–330
Punta Ala to Lugano by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Punta Ala to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 9h 33m.
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 33m.
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 7h 56m.
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 7h 56m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 7h 56m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 9h 33m.
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 7h 56m. 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 33m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–170
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Follonica to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Livorno Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–18
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Follonica to Roma Ostiense
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Follonica to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Pisa Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Follonica to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–16
- 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 10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
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 7162+ hotels available in Lugano.





