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How to get fromSardinia to Luganoby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Sardinia to Lugano by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane OLB - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    4h 36m
    CHF 34–168

  2. Fly Cagliari Elmas Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane CAG - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    4h 50m
    CHF 23–158

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cagliari to Porto Torres M.Matrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Porto Torres to Genoaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    22h 44m
    CHF 117–185

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Cagliari to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus bus
    37h 51m
    CHF 239–364

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cagliari to Port of Olbiacar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Olbia to Port of Livornocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Livorno to Luganocar car
    15h 1m
    CHF 139–235

  6. Fly Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane OLB - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    4h 52m
    CHF 42–171

  7. Fly Cagliari Elmas Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane CAG - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    5h 1m
    CHF 42–151

  8. Fly Alghero to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Alghero (AHO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane AHO - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    5h 6m
    CHF 48–232

  9. Fly Cagliari Elmas Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane CAG - BGY
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    5h 33m
    CHF 45–199

  10. Fly Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane OLB - BGY
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    5h 19m
    CHF 36–189

Sardinia to Lugano by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 44mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Sardinia, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Sardinia to Lugano. However, you can take the line 02 bus to Aeroporto, walk to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cagliari to Lugano via Porto Torres M.Ma, Porto Torres, Genoa, Dinegro/Traghetti-Lanterna, Marittima/Principe Fs, Genova P.Za Principe, and Milano Centrale in around 22h 44m.

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