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653 km.
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Rome, Italy → Lugano, Switzerland

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Eight ways to Travel from Rome to Lugano

Composite routes from Rome to Lugano

Cheapest
6 h 16 min
Car
653 km.
from $35
Other
4 h 51 min
536 km.
from $166.72
9 h 25 min
Bus, Train
536 km.
from $40.83
4 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
536 km.
from $152.32
5 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
536 km.
from $111.01
6 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
536 km.
from $202.21
5 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
536 km.
from $187.64

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

Phone:
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Website:
autoservizisalemi.it/en/
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$38.04

Airlines

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$228.26
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Turin
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$380.43
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.65–$195.65

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$250.00

Gulf Air Bahrain

Website:
gulfair.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$217.39

Aeroitalia

Website:
aeroitalia.com/en
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$250.00

Neos

Website:
neosair.it/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$31.52–$184.78

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.24–$28.26

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Roma Termini to Milan
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$42.39–$130.43
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Milan
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$59.78
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.57–$70.65

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Roma Termini to Milan
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.09–$103.26
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.78–$44.57
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$42.39–$54.35

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$20.65

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.15
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 Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.61–$59.78

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Lugano is to Bus and train which costs $34.78 - $48.91 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Lugano is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $65.22 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Lugano. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Rome to Lugano?

The distance between Rome and Lugano is 639 km. The road distance is 652.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $65.22 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Rome to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Lugano bus from?

Rome to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Lugano train from?

Rome to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Lugano?

The best way to get from Rome to Lugano is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $65.22 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Rome to Lugano bus arrive?

Rome to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Lugano?

It is currently 16:16 at both, Rome and Lugano.

Where does the Rome to Lugano train arrive?

Rome to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milan Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Lugano is 652 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Rome to Lugano.

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

Book your Rome to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Rome 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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