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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leuven to Lugano

Composite routes from Leuven to Lugano

Cheapest
8 h 8 min
Car
822 km.
from $45
Other
5 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
625 km.
from $158.76
12 h 6 min
624 km.
from $105.78
10 h 4 min
624 km.
from $262.15
6 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
625 km.
from $150.07
6 h
Bus, Plane
625 km.
from $232.89
7 h 31 min
Bus, Train
624 km.
from $168.09

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$217.39

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$467.39

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$434.78
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$597.83
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$760.87

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$38.04–$195.65

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$467.39
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$652.17
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$760.87

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$510.87
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$760.87

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$369.57

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Email:
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$13.04

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
8h 29m
Frequency:
Once a week

TerraVision IT

Email:
Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.87

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Email:
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.46–$17.39

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$119.57
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.09–$173.91
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$54.35

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.09–$141.30

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.70–$86.96

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.09–$163.04

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$86.96

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.15
Train from Monza to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.02–$5.11

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$86.96–$163.04
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.61–$59.78

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$26.09

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$25.00–$70.65

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Louvain to Fleurus
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33
Train from Ottignies to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Luxembourg to Mulhouse
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.18

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leuven to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Lugano is to train which costs $53.26 - $108.70 and takes 12h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs $65.22 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Leuven and arriving at Lugano via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Lugano via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare du Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Leuven to Lugano?

The distance between Leuven and Lugano is 761 km. The road distance is 799.1 km.

How do I travel from Leuven to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Leuven to Lugano without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 4m and costs $163.04 - $434.78 .

How long does it take to get from Leuven to Lugano?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Leuven to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Lugano bus from?

Leuven to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Lugano train from?

Leuven to Lugano train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Lugano?

The best way to get from Leuven to Lugano is to train via Paris which takes 10h 4m and costs $163.04 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Leuven to Lugano bus arrive?

Leuven to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.

What is the time difference between Leuven and Lugano?

It is currently 21:15 at both, Leuven and Lugano.

Where does the Leuven to Lugano train arrive?

Leuven to Lugano train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Lugano is 799 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Leuven to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Leuven to Lugano?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leuven to Lugano?

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5729+ hotels available in Lugano. Prices start at $60.67 per night.
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