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How to get fromSan Diego to Luganoby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Lugano by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane SAN - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    16h 20m
    CHF 509–1,056

  2. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane SAN - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    15h 34m
    CHF 364–880

  3. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane SAN - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    16h 28m
    CHF 462–1,596

  4. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane SAN - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    18h 25m
    CHF 376–1,223

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration17h 21mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,819.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 20m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from San Diego 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 fly to Milan Linate Airport (LIN), walk to Linate Aeroporto, take the line 4 subway to Stazione Forlanini, walk to Milano Forlanini, take the train to Monza, then take the train to Lugano.

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