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Bilbao to Lugano

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Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$282.61

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$26.09–$195.65

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$36.96–$184.78
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$44.57–$206.52

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$489.13

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$195.65

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$456.52

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.15–$13.04
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$15.22
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Martigny
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$92.39–$141.30

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$21.74
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$27.17–$38.04
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Milan
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$97.83

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Milan
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.48–$70.65

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
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

TerraVision IT

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
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.46–$17.39

Autobuses La Union

Phone:
+34 94 476 50 07
Website:
autobuseslaunion.com/en
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$7.61

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Strasbourg to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$54.35
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$42.39–$92.39

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Massy
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$206.52
Train from Massy Tgv to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$152.17
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.65–$86.96
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$260.87

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
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
Train from Martigny to Brig
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.61–$59.78

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
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
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
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.07

Euskotren

Phone:
+34 944 333 333
Website:
euskotren.eus/eu
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

RegionalAlps

Phone:
+41 27 720 47 47
Website:
regionalps.ch/
Train from Martigny to Brig
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.17–$56.52

FART

Phone:
+41 (0)91 756 04 00
Website:
centovalli.ch/en/
Train from Domodossola to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$15.22

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Lugano is to bus which costs $54.35 - $108.70 and takes 22h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs $51.09 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Lugano via San Sebastian Central Bus Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Lugano via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 46m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Lugano?

The distance between Bilbao and Lugano is 1046 km. The road distance is 1386.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Lugano without a car is to bus and train via Antony which takes 17h 9m and costs $260.87 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Bilbao to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Lugano train from?

Bilbao to Lugano train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Lugano?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Lugano is to bus which takes 22h 10m and costs $54.35 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $445.65 and takes 19h 46m.

Where does the Bilbao to Lugano bus arrive?

Bilbao to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where does the Bilbao to Lugano train arrive?

Bilbao to Lugano train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Lugano is 1386 km. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Bilbao to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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