How to travel from Amsterdam to Lugano

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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 $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 $55, and a train costs an average of $86.

Distance: 476 miles (767 km)

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$191

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$89

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$191

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$276

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(fuel + tolls)

11h 38m

Average total duration

11h 8m

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30m

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17h 12m

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16h 42m

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4h 38m

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1h 38m

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3h 0m

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10h 47m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

2.3 - 4.6kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lugano is a bus with an average price of $89 (€73).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lugano:

A bus is $102 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lugano costing on average $191 (€157).

A bus is $102 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lugano costing on average $191 (€157).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lugano is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Lugano take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 8m.

Bus takes on average 16h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Lugano including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Lugano among Omio's users.

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from Amsterdam to Lugano

How to get from Amsterdam to Lugano by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Lugano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    3:00 PM15h15
    Amsterdam
    6:15 AMLugano
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    3:00 PM15h15
    Amsterdam
    6:15 AMLugano
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    3:00 PM15h15
    Amsterdam
    6:15 AMLugano
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    8:30 PM24h10
    Amsterdam
    8:40 PMLugano
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    6:10 PM15h45
    Amsterdam
    9:55 AMLugano
    $851One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    9:30 PM24h10
    Amsterdam
    9:40 PMLugano
    $951One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Lugano including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lugano is a bus with an average price of $89 (€73).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lugano:

A bus is $102 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lugano costing on average $191 (€157).

A bus is $102 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lugano costing on average $191 (€157).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lugano is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Lugano take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 8m.

Bus takes on average 16h 42m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Lugano is approximately 476 miles (767 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Lugano is:
  • Around 68 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Lugano as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Lugano:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Lugano station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Lugano, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM to go to Lugano by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lugano by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Lugano by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Lugano with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Lugano often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Como, Milan Centrale, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lugano and these popular destinations at a great price.

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