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How to get fromVancouver to Luganoby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver to Lugano by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane YVR - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    16h 55m
    CHF 387–861

  2. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane YVR - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    14h 48m
    CHF 450–845

  3. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane YVR - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    16h 50m
    CHF 388–1,125

  4. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane YVR - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    18h 28m
    CHF 402–908

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,581.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 55m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Lugano. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Lugano.

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