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How to get fromSan Gimignano to Luganoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from San Gimignano to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. to Firenze S.M.N.train train Re
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    5h 58m
    CHF 60–165

  2. Bus via Florence

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Poggibonsi-Esso to Firenze Autostazionebus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Florence - Villa Costanza to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus bus 36
    10h 10m
    CHF 29–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Poggibonsi to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus N527
    2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus bus
    6h 33m

  4. Drive 424.4 km

    1. Drive from San Gimignano to Luganocar car 424.4 km
    4h 23m
    CHF 70–101

  5. Train, fly to Milan Linate Airport

    1. Take the train from Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane FLR - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    8h 4m
    CHF 117–288

  6. Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport

    1. Take the train from Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane FLR - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    8h 39m
    CHF 101–204

San Gimignano to Lugano by bus and train

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between San Gimignano, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Piazzale Montemaggio to Lugano via Poggibonsi Fs, Poggibonsi-S.Gimign., Firenze S.M.N., and Milano Centrale in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazzale Montemaggio to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via Poggibonsi Fs, Poggibonsi, and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 6h 33m.

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