There are 5 ways to get from Punta Ala to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Follonica to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 55mCHF 56–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grosseto to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N527
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 37mCHF 43–73Drive 480.4 km
- Drive from Punta Ala to Luganocar 480.4 km
5h 6mCHF 81–116Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Follonica to Livorno Centraletrain 4138 / ...
- Take the train from Livorno Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
10h 26mCHF 85–148Train #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 3mCHF 116–198
Punta Ala to Lugano by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Punta Ala to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 12h 37m.
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 Porto Canale, Grosseto and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Punta Ala to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Follonica and arriving at Lugano via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Punta Ala and Lugano is 576 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 Bologna which takes 7h 55m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 7h 55m 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 Intercity, depart from Follonica station.
The best way to get from Punta Ala to Lugano is to train via Bologna which takes 7h 55m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 12h 37m.
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, Bologna centrale, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from PUNTA ALA Poggettone to Lugano via Porto Canale, Grosseto F.S., Grosseto, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 12h 37m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Follonica to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Follonica to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Follonica to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Follonica to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Follonica to Livorno Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Livorno Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 85–130
- 2nd Class
- CHF 75–110
Train from Livorno Centrale to Milan Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–170
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Grosseto to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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
Italian Lakes: Getting around by train
Read the travel guide
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Punta Ala to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Punta Ala to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna 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 6588+ hotels available in Lugano.


































