There are 3 ways to get from Simplon Tunnel to Lugano by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Brig to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Locarno to Luganotrain S
3h 57mCHF 19–59Drive 138.1 km
- Drive from Simplon Tunnel to Luganocar 138.1 km
2h 22mCHF 23–34Train via Brig
- Take the train from Brig to Domodossolatrain Re1 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Locarno to Luganotrain S
3h 58mCHF 25–85
Simplon Tunnel to Lugano by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simplon Tunnel to Lugano is to drive which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Simplon Tunnel to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 35.
No, there is no direct train from Simplon Tunnel to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Brig and arriving at Lugano via Domodossola and Locarno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Simplon Tunnel and Lugano is 120 km. The road distance is 138.1 km.
The best way to get from Simplon Tunnel to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 60.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Simplon Tunnel to Lugano, including transfers.
Simplon Tunnel to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Brig station.
Simplon Tunnel to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simplon Tunnel to Lugano is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Simplon Tunnel to Lugano.
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What companies run services between Simplon Tunnel, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a vehicle from Simplon Tunnel to Lugano via Brig, Domodossola, and Locarno in around 3h 57m.
Train from Brig to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Brig to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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