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Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €75.
Distance: 476 miles (767 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€153 Average price | €63 Average price Cheapest | €140 Average price |
11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 10m Average total duration 16h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Amsterdam to Lugano by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Lugano is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 121 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+
TGV 9211Cheapest
ICE 121 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+TGV 9211Fastest
ICE 121 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+TGV 9211Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Lugano
Travel to Lugano easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Lugano.
There are 3 ways to get from Amsterdam to Lugano: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Lugano is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $48 (€43) compared to other travel options to Lugano:
A bus is $46 (€41) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lugano costing on average $94 (€85).
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lugano costing on average $63 (€57).
The fastest way to get to Lugano from Amsterdam is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Bus takes 15 h 15 min on average.
Getting to Lugano by train takes 9 h 28 min on average.
The Amsterdam to Lugano distance is around 476 miles (767 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Lugano is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 10 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Lugano from Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Lugano:
- Buses from Amsterdam to Lugano most often leave from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Lugano:
- Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lugano by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Amsterdam to Lugano tickets on Omio for $48 (€43).
- EasyJet, KLM, SWISS or Alitalia can take you to Lugano by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for easyJet from Amsterdam to Lugano for $94 (€85).
- Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic can take you to Lugano by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Lugano for $63 (€57).
Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Lugano with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Lugano with BlaBlaCar Bus with 2 direct buses per day.
Direct services to Lugano tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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