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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Trento to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re80
    4h 17m
    CHF 53–90

  2. Train via Milan

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trento to Milano Lambratetrain train Re6
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re80
    5h 15m
    CHF 20–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trento to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus 455 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    5h 55m
    CHF 27–41

  4. Drive  268.9 km

    1. Drive from Trento to Luganocar car 268.9 km
    3h 17m
    CHF 52–74

  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
    5h 7m
    CHF 50–134

Trento to Lugano by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trento to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 5h 55m.

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