How to Travel from

Biel/Bienne to Lugano

by Rideshare or Car

Switzerland Biel/Bienne Lugano

Cheapest

By car (272 km)

2 h 55 min

272 km.

from $14

Other

Rideshare

2 h 55 min

272 km.

from $10.35

Airlines

Swiss

Website:

swiss.com/

Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$190.84–$1,081.42

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:

ethiopianairlines.com/

Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$190.84–$305.34

Train operators

Trenord

Phone:

+39 02 7249 4494

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

trenord.it/

Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$7.00–$9.54

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:

+41 848 44 66 88

Website:

sbb.ch/en

Train from Biel/Bienne to Zürich

Ave. Duration:

1h 11m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$50.89–$95.42

Train from Zürich HB to Lugano

Ave. Duration:

1h 53m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$63.61–$114.50

Train from Biel/Bienne to Olten

Ave. Duration:

33 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$31.81–$57.25

Train from Olten to Lugano

Ave. Duration:

2h 28m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$76.34–$139.95

Bus operators

Marino Autolinee

Phone:

+39 080 3112335

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

marinobus.it/

Bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Lugano

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$27.99–$38.17

Gruppo Di Maio

Phone:

+39 0827 34 117

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gruppodimaio.it/

Bus from Olten Station to Lugano

Ave. Duration:

5h 30m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$29.26–$41.98

What is the cheapest way to get from Biel/Bienne to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Biel/Bienne to Lugano is to drive which costs $53.26 - $81.52 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Biel/Bienne to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Biel/Bienne to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $53.26 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct train between Biel/Bienne and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Biel/Bienne to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Biel/Bienne and arriving at Lugano via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Biel/Bienne to Lugano?

The distance between Biel/Bienne and Lugano is 291 km. The road distance is 272.3 km.

How do I travel from Biel/Bienne to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Biel/Bienne to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $97.83 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Biel/Bienne to Lugano?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Biel/Bienne to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Biel/Bienne to Lugano train from?

Biel/Bienne to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Biel/Bienne station.

Where does the Biel/Bienne to Lugano train arrive?

Biel/Bienne to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Biel/Bienne to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Biel/Bienne to Lugano is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Biel/Bienne to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Biel/Bienne to Lugano?

Book your Biel/Bienne to Lugano train 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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Continental Parkhotel

Via Basilea 28, Lugano

Great

9.1

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Piazza Cioccaro 5, Lugano

Great

9.3

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Via Paolo Regazzoni 8, Lugano

Great

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Lake Lugano

Lake Lugano (Italian: Lago di Lugano or Ceresio, from Latin: Ceresius lacus; Lombard: Lagh de Lugan) is a glacial lake which is situated on the border between southern Switzerland and northern Italy. The lake, named after the city of Lugano, is situated between Lake Como and Lago Maggiore. It was cited for the first time by Gregory of Tours in 590 with the name Ceresio, a name which is said to have derived from the Latin word cerasus, meaning cherry, and refers to the abundance of cherry trees which at one time adorned the shores of the lake. The lake appears in documents in 804 under the name Laco Luanasco.

Monte San Salvatore

The Monte San Salvatore (912 m) is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps above Lake Lugano and the city of Lugano in Switzerland. The Monte San Salvatore funicular links the city with the summit of the mountain.

Villa del Balbianello

The Villa del Balbianello is a villa in the comune of Lenno (province of Como), a province in the north of the Lombardy region of Italy, overlooking Lake Como. It is located on the tip of the small wooded peninsula of Dosso d'Avedo on the western shore of the south-west branch of Lake Como, 1500 meters east from the Isola Comacina. The villa is famous for its elaborate terraced gardens.

Lugano

Lugano is a city and municipality within the Lugano District in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It is the largest city in both Ticino and the Italian-speaking region of southern Switzerland. Lugano has a population of, and an urban agglomeration of over 150,000. It is the ninth largest Swiss city.

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Two ways to Travel from Biel/bienne to Lugano

Transport providers

Airlines

Swiss

Ethiopian Airlines

Train operators

Trenord

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Bus operators

Marino Autolinee

Gruppo Di Maio

Questions and Answers

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