There are 4 ways to get from Sirmione 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
3h 20mCHF 37–88Train via Sirmione
cheapest- Take the train from Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione to Milano Centraletrain Re6
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
4h 27mCHF 13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Sirmione to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus Ln026
- Take the bus from Verona to Luganobus FlixBus 024
6h 21mCHF 22–33Drive 174.2 km
- Drive from Sirmione to Luganocar 174.2 km
2h 20mCHF 30–42
Sirmione to Lugano by bus and train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sirmione to Lugano is to train via Sirmione which costs SFr 13 - SFr 20 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Sirmione to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sirmione to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Sirmione and arriving at Lugano via Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Sirmione to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Desenzano Garda-Sirm and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Sirmione and Lugano is 190 km. The road distance is 174.2 km.
The best way to get from Sirmione to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Sirmione to Lugano, including transfers.
Sirmione to Lugano bus services, operated by SIA, depart from Sirmione station.
Sirmione to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Desenzano Garda-Sirm station.
The best way to get from Sirmione to Lugano is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Sirmione, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Piazza Unità d'Italia, Colombare to Lugano via Desenzano Via Masaccio, Desenzano Garda-Sirm, and Milano Centrale in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sirmione to Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova Station and Verona in around 6h 21m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- 035 289000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brescia.arriva.it
Bus from Sirmione to Verona Porta Nuova Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–6
- Schedules at
- brescia.arriva.it
- 2nd Class
- CHF 3–6
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Booking & Getting There
Sirmione to Lugano bus services, operated by SIA, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova Station.
Sirmione to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sirmione to Lugano is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Sirmione to Lugano.
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