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382 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Florence to Lugano

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Cheapest
By car (382 km)
3 h 47 min
382 km.
from $21
Other
Rideshare
3 h 47 min
382 km.
from $14.53
Train
3 h 36 min
306 km.
from $122.63
Bus via Milan
6 h 20 min
306 km.
from $30.87
Bus, Plane (Fly to Malpensa International Airport)
6 h 53 min
305 km.
from $150.16
Bus, Plane (Fly to Linate Airport)
6 h 50 min
305 km.
from $163.21
Bus, Plane (Fly to Zurich Airport)
6 h 10 min
305 km.
from $235.16

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Florence to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$36.96
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Florence to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$34.78
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Itabus

Phone:
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website:
itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Florence to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48

Lirosi Linee

Phone:
0966 57552
Email:
Website:
lirosilinee.com
Bus from Florence to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$21.74
Bus from Scandicci, Villa Costanza to Como
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26

Autolinee Federico

Phone:
+ 39 0965 644747
Email:
Website:
autolineefederico.it/
Bus from Florence to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$20.65

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$445.65–$978.26
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$391.30–$1,521.74
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.35–$869.57
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$445.65–$978.26
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$391.30–$1,521.74

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$456.52
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$402.17

Aeroitalia

Website:
aeroitalia.com/en
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$228.26

Neos

Website:
neosair.it/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$228.26

Train operators

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.00–$86.96

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$52.17–$70.65

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milan
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$28.26

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 Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.61–$59.78
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57

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

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.07

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Lugano is to bus which costs $28.26 - $32.61 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florence to Lugano is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $45.65 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Florence and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Florence and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Florence to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Florence to Lugano?

The distance between Florence and Lugano is 380 km. The road distance is 378.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Florence to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $45.65 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Florence to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Lugano bus from?

Florence to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence station.

Where do I catch the Florence to Lugano train from?

Florence to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

Train or bus from Florence to Lugano?

The best way to get from Florence to Lugano is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $45.65 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs $17.39 - $53.26 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Florence to Lugano bus arrive?

Florence to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Florence to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Florence to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Lugano is 378 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Florence to Lugano.

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

Book your Florence to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Florence 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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