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How to get fromTrento to Luganoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Trento to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Trento to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    4h 20m
    CHF 52–111

  2. Train via Monza

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trento to Milano Lambratetrain train Re6
    2. Take the train from Seregno to Luganotrain train Re80
    4h 56m
    CHF 19–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trento to Veronabus bus FlixBus 488 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Verona to Luganobus bus FlixBus 024
    6h 40m
    CHF 27–40

  4. Drive  268.9 km

    1. Drive from Trento to Luganocar car 268.9 km
    3h 17m
    CHF 45–65

  5. Train via Verona

    1. Take the train from Trento to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    4h 49m
    CHF 49–155

Trento to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Trento to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trento to Lugano via Verona in around 6h 40m.

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