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How to get fromVenice to Luganoby train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Venice to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Luganotrain train Ec
    4h 10m
    CHF 65–120

  2. Drive 315.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Venice to Luganocar car 315.8 km
    3h 34m
    CHF 52–75

  3. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane VCE - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    6h 54m
    CHF 59–186

  4. Train via Milan (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    4h 14m
    CHF 58–164

  5. Train via Milan #2

    1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Milano Centraletrain train 8970 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re80
    4h 19m
    CHF 57–141

  6. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane VCE - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    6h 44m
    CHF 95–249

Venice to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 65–120 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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