There are 5 ways to get from Sestri Levante to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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 Milan (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Sestri Levante to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 22mCHF 29–55Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sestri Levante to Como Camerlatatrain Re13
4h 42mCHF 17–52Bus
- Take the bus from Sestri Levante to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 1514
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 10mCHF 22–38Drive 252.4 km
- Drive from Sestri Levante to Luganocar 252.4 km
2h 46mCHF 42–60Train #2 (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Sestri Levante to Luganotrain Ec
5h 1mCHF 55–100
Sestri Levante to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sestri Levante to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sestri Levante to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Sestri Levante to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Sestri Levante and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sestri Levante and arriving at Lugano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Sestri Levante and Lugano is 256 km. The road distance is 252.4 km.
The best way to get from Sestri Levante to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 22m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 55.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Sestri Levante to Lugano, including transfers.
Sestri Levante to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sestri Levante station.
Sestri Levante to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Sestri Levante station.
The best way to get from Sestri Levante to Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 4h 22m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Sestri Levante, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Sestri Levante to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sestri Levante to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Sestri Levante to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Sestri Levante to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 10–15
- 2nd Class
- CHF 13–17
Train from Sestri Levante to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 70–100
- 2nd Class
- CHF 55–75
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Sestri Levante to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–18
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sestri Levante to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Sestri Levante to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Sestri Levante to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sestri Levante to Lugano is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Sestri Levante to Lugano.
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