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There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Lugano by plane or train

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  1. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane SDU - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    18h 25m
    CHF 652–991

  2. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane GIG - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    20h 15m
    CHF 369–1,039

  3. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane GIG - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    17h 57m
    CHF 466–808

  4. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane GIG - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    18h 33m
    CHF 467–911

  5. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane GIG - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    18h 15m
    CHF 454–944

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration19h 12mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,321.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 25m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Lugano. However, you can fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano.

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