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Compare bus and train for Chiasso to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chiasso to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chiasso to Lugano:
A bus is $0.09 (€0.07) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chiasso to Lugano costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 2m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€36). The journey takes 32m versus 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chiasso to Lugano
How to get from Chiasso to Lugano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chiasso to Lugano is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RE 80 25814 | 2581411:11 AM0h23Chiasso station11:34 AMLugano, Stazione$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RE 80 25814 | 2581411:11 AM0h23Chiasso station11:34 AMLugano, Stazione$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- RE 80 25814 | 2581411:11 AM0h23Chiasso station11:34 AMLugano, Stazione$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 2 1474 | 147411:05 AM0h23Chiasso station11:28 AMLugano, Stazione$151One-way0 transfers
- RE 80 25806 | 258067:11 AM0h23Chiasso station7:34 AMLugano, Stazione$151One-way0 transfers
- RE 80 25808 | 258088:11 AM0h23Chiasso station8:34 AMLugano, Stazione$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chiasso to Lugano:
A bus is $0.09 (€0.07) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chiasso to Lugano costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 2m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chiasso and Lugano as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chiasso station and arrive in Lugano, Stazione.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Lugano by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord to go to Lugano by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
- 6 direct trains per day with SBB, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord.
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