There are 4 ways to get from Ventimiglia to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
5h 37mCHF 38–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sanremo to Milanbus FlixBus N508
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 59mCHF 28–46Drive 355 km
- Drive from Ventimiglia to Luganocar 355 km
3h 43mCHF 60–87Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
5h 41mCHF 49–85
Ventimiglia to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ventimiglia to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ventimiglia to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 90.
No, there is no direct bus from Ventimiglia to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ventimiglia and arriving at Lugano via Sanremo and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Ventimiglia to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ventimiglia and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Ventimiglia and Lugano is 352 km. The road distance is 355 km.
The best way to get from Ventimiglia to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 70.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Ventimiglia to Lugano, including transfers.
Ventimiglia to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sanremo station.
Ventimiglia to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Ventimiglia to Lugano is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Ventimiglia, Liguria, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Ventimiglia to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ventimiglia to Lugano via San Remo - Autostazione, Sanremo, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 59m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 10–15
- 2nd Class
- CHF 12–17
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sanremo to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Ventimiglia to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Ventimiglia to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventimiglia to Lugano is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Ventimiglia to Lugano.
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