How to Travel from
Essen to Lugano
by Plane or Car
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Essen, Germany → Lugano, Switzerland
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Lugano
Composite routes from Essen to Lugano
Cheapest
7 h 17 min
Car
810 km.
from $44
Route Navigator Essen - Lugano
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Continue and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 2 km 827 м
2 km 827 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf
Essen-Holsterhausen, -Altendorf, 338 м
338 м
Keep left
27 м
27 м
Continue onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 19 м
19 м
Turn left onto Martin-Luther-Straße
Martin-Luther-Straße, 1 km 842 м
1 km 842 м
Turn right onto Holsterhauser Straße
Holsterhauser Straße, 3 km 924 м
3 km 924 м
Keep right
1 km 570 м
1 km 570 м
Continue and take A 52 toward Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, A 52, 10 km 879 м
10 km 879 м
Keep right
84 м
84 м
Keep left and take A 524, A 3 toward Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen
Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen, A 524, A 3, 1 km 914 м
1 km 914 м
Keep right
87 м
87 м
Keep left
285 м
285 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Köln
Köln, A 3, 51 km 689 м
51 km 689 м
Keep left onto A 3 and drive toward Frankfurt a.M., Königsforst
Frankfurt a.M., Königsforst, 161 km 841 м
161 km 841 м
Keep right and take A 67, B 43 toward Basel, Stuttgart, Darmstadt, Raunheim
Basel, Stuttgart, Darmstadt, Raunheim, A 67, B 43, 1 km 594 м
1 km 594 м
Keep left
1 km 909 м
1 km 909 м
Keep right onto A 67 toward A 67
A 67, 75 km 840 м
75 km 840 м
Keep right and take A 656 toward Heidelberg, Mannheim
Heidelberg, Mannheim, A 656, 175 м
175 м
Keep left and take A 656 toward Heidelberg
Heidelberg, A 656, 1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Karlsruhe, Stuttgart
Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, A 5, 15 km 754 м
15 km 754 м
Keep right and take A 6 toward Stuttgart, Heilbronn, Dreieck Hockenheim
Stuttgart, Heilbronn, Dreieck Hockenheim, A 6, 246 м
246 м
Keep left and take A 6 toward Stuttgart, Heilbronn
Stuttgart, Heilbronn, A 6, 484 м
484 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Basel, Karlsruhe
Basel, Karlsruhe, A 5, 238 km 757 м
238 km 757 м
Keep right onto A2 and take A2 toward Chiasso Gotthard, Luzern, Bern, Arisdorf
Chiasso Gotthard, Luzern, Bern, Arisdorf, A2, 28 km 277 м
28 km 277 м
Keep left onto A2 and take E35, A1, A2 toward Chiasso Gotthard, Zürich, Luzern, Rothrist
Chiasso Gotthard, Zürich, Luzern, Rothrist, E35, A1, A2, 9 km 851 м
9 km 851 м
Keep right onto A2 and take A2 toward Chiasso, Gotthard, Luzern, Reiden
Chiasso, Gotthard, Luzern, Reiden, A2, 43 km 819 м
43 km 819 м
Keep left onto A2 and drive toward Gotthard, Interlaken, Luzern
Gotthard, Interlaken, Luzern, 164 km 92 м
164 km 92 м
Keep right onto A2 and drive toward Lugano Nord, Ponte Tresa
Lugano Nord, Ponte Tresa, 1 km 324 м
1 km 324 м
Keep left onto A2
196 м
196 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
2 km 759 м
2 km 759 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Bioggio
Via Bioggio, 2 km 503 м
2 km 503 м
Continue onto Via San Gottardo
Via San Gottardo, 401 м
401 м
Keep left onto Via Zurigo
Via Zurigo, 1 km 701 м
1 km 701 м
Turn left onto Via Madonnetta
Via Madonnetta, 437 м
437 м
Turn right onto Via agli Orti
Via agli Orti, 56 м
56 м
Turn right onto Via Luganetto
Via Luganetto, 143 м
143 м
Turn left onto Via Pietro Capelli
Via Pietro Capelli, 72 м
72 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 7
AA
Austrian Airlines
3h 45m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$76.09–$315.22
Bus operators
Found: 5
Train operators
Found: 9
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
4h 48m
Every 4 hours
$92.39–$108.70
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
SR
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
2h 55m
Every 2 hours
$86.96–$163.04
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Lugano?
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lugano is to bus which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 15h 57m.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Lugano?
The fastest way to get from Essen to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 6h 12m and costs $141.30 - $380.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lugano?
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lugano via Düsseldorf central bus station and Frankfurt - Main Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.
Is there a direct train between Essen and Lugano?
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lugano via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
How far is it from Essen to Lugano?
The distance between Essen and Lugano is 828 km. The road distance is 811.3 km.
How do I travel from Essen to Lugano without a car?
The best way to get from Essen to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs $108.70 - $130.43 .
How long does it take to get from Essen to Lugano?
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Essen to Lugano, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Essen to Lugano bus from?
Essen to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.
Where do I catch the Essen to Lugano train from?
Essen to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Train or bus from Essen to Lugano?
The best way to get from Essen to Lugano is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs $108.70 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 15h 57m.
Where does the Essen to Lugano bus arrive?
Essen to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Where does the Essen to Lugano train arrive?
Essen to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Can I drive from Essen to Lugano?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lugano is 811 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Essen to Lugano.
How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Lugano?
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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Lugano?
Book your Essen to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Lugano?
There are 5729+ hotels available in Lugano. Prices start at $60.67 per night.
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