There are 3 ways to get from Sirmione to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), 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 36mCHF 37–87Train 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 13–19Drive 174.2 km
- Drive from Sirmione to Luganocar 174.2 km
2h 20mCHF 30–43
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 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 36m.
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 36m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Sirmione to Lugano, including transfers.
Sirmione to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Desenzano Garda-Sirm 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.
Book your Sirmione to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.
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 36m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–24
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
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
Italian Lakes: Getting around by train
Read the travel guide
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 6824+ hotels available in Lugano.














