Rome2Rio

How to get fromSicily to Luganoby plane, train, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, or bus

Find Transport to Lugano

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Sicily to Lugano by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane CTA - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    5h 7m
    CHF 26–161

  2. Fly Palermo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane PMO - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    5h 34m
    CHF 20–213

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    17h 49m
    CHF 161–328

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Luganocar car
    23h 8m
    CHF 136–206

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus bus
    24h 23m
    CHF 201–281

  6. Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane CTA - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    5h 23m
    CHF 60–184

  7. Fly Palermo Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane PMO - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    5h 45m
    CHF 55–196

  8. Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane CTA - 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 52m
    CHF 48–234

  9. Fly Trapani Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane TPS - 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
    6h 5m
    CHF 51–312

  10. Bus via Milan

    1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus N597
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    25h 50m
    CHF 126–211

  11. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    26h 36m
    CHF 140–271

Sicily to Lugano by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 50mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 126Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sicily to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,127 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Lugano via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, and Milano Centrale in around 17h 49m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo once a week. Tickets cost CHF 200–280 and the journey takes 22h 58m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

More Questions & Answers