There are 5 ways to get from Trento to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Trento to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 11mCHF 54–130Train via Monza
cheapest- Take the train from Trento to Milano Lambratetrain Re6
- Take the train from Seregno to Luganotrain Re80
4h 56mCHF 19–74Bus
- Take the bus from Trento to Veronabus FlixBus 488 / ...
- Take the bus from Verona to Luganobus FlixBus 024
6h 40mCHF 24–39Drive 268.9 km
- Drive from Trento to Luganocar 268.9 km
3h 17mCHF 45–65Train via Verona
- Take the train from Trento to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Re
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 39mCHF 51–170
Trento to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trento to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Trento to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Trento to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Trento and arriving at Lugano via Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Trento to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Trento and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Trento and Lugano is 309 km. The road distance is 268.9 km.
The best way to get from Trento to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Trento to Lugano, including transfers.
Trento to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trento station.
Trento to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Trento station.
The best way to get from Trento to Lugano is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 40m.
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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trento to Lugano via Verona in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Trento to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–65
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Trento to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–25
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Trento to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Verona to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Trento to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.
Trento to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trento to Lugano is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Trento to Lugano.
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