How to get from Amsterdam to Lugano by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Lugano is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 476 miles (767 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $84 - $148 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $84 (€75) • 15 h 3 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $148 (€131) • 1 h 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, ITA or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 476 miles (767 km) by bus, flight or train from Amsterdam to Lugano. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $84 (€75). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, ITA or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Amsterdam to Lugano.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $58 (€50). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Amsterdam to Lugano travel.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel to Lugano from Amsterdam: Economy and Business.
There are 3 travel options from Amsterdam to Lugano: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Lugano is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $84 (€75) compared to other travel options to Lugano:
Taking a train costs $17 (€15) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $101 (€90) for the same trip.
Taking a train costs $63 (€56) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $148 (€131).
The quickest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lugano is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 55 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Lugano by bus takes 19 h 30 min on average.
Getting to Lugano by train takes 15 h 3 min on average.
The distance from Amsterdam to Lugano is approximately 476 miles (767 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Lugano is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Amsterdam to Lugano as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Lugano:
The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Lugano:
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