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Frankfurt am Main to Lugano

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588 km.
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5 h 28 min
588 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$76.09

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.13–$206.52

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Frankfurt to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$652.17
Plane from Frankfurt to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$543.48
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$369.57
Plane from Frankfurt to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$456.52
Plane from Frankfurt to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$543.48
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$489.13

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74
Plane from Frankfurt to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.30–$184.78

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$108.70

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65

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

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
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano,
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$19.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano is to bus which costs $43.48 - $76.09 and takes 10h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 4h 45m and costs $173.91 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station station and arriving at Lugano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Lugano via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Lugano is 583 km. The road distance is 588.8 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $81.52 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Lugano bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Lugano train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $81.52 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $76.09 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Lugano bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Lugano train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Lugano is 589 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lugano?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

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