There are 4 ways to get from Sondrio to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sondrio to Monzatrain Re8 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
3h 13mCHF 11–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Sondrio to Colicotrain Re8 / ...
- Take the bus from Colico to Menaggio Piazza Romabus
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Castagnolabus
4h 24mCHF 15–22Drive 94.5 km
- Drive from Sondrio to Luganocar 94.5 km
1h 45mCHF 16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Tirano, Stazione to Lugano, Stazione Nordbus Bex
4h 57m
Sondrio to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sondrio to Lugano is to train and bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 22 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sondrio to Lugano is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 23.
No, there is no direct bus from Sondrio to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Sondrio FS and arriving at Lugano, Stazione Nord via Lovero and Tirano, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Sondrio to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Sondrio and arriving at Lugano via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Sondrio and Lugano is 180 km. The road distance is 94.5 km.
The best way to get from Sondrio to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 26.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Sondrio to Lugano, including transfers.
Sondrio to Lugano bus services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, depart from Tirano, Stazione station.
Sondrio to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Sondrio station.
The best way to get from Sondrio to Lugano is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Sondrio, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Sondrio to Lugano via Monza in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, Rhätische Bahn operates a bus from Tirano, Stazione to Lugano, Stazione Nord once daily, and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Sondrio to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Monza to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Sondrio to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Monza to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 9–13
- 2nd Class
- CHF 11–16
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- asfautolinee.it
Bus from Colico to Menaggio Piazza Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–9
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/?lang=en
Bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Castagnola
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/?lang=en
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- [email protected]
- Website
- rhb.ch
Bus from Tirano, Stazione to Lugano, Stazione Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.rhb.ch/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Sondrio to Lugano bus services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, arrive at Lugano, Stazione Nord station.
Sondrio to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sondrio to Lugano is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Sondrio to Lugano.
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