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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 train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 57m. 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 train costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The journey is about 5m faster (27m by train vs 32m by car) and roughly $45 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 vs $59). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
- EC 10 | 108:05 AM0h23Chiasso station8:28 AMLugano, Stazione$151One-way0 transfers
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- EC 10 | 108:05 AM0h23Chiasso station8:28 AMLugano, Stazione$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- EC 10 | 108:05 AM0h23Chiasso station8:28 AMLugano, Stazione$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RE 80 25808 | 258088:11 AM0h23Chiasso station8:34 AMLugano, Stazione$151One-way0 transfers
- RE 80 25810 | 258109:11 AM0h23Chiasso station9:34 AMLugano, Stazione$151One-way0 transfers
- EC 12 | 129:05 AM0h23Chiasso station9:28 AMLugano, Stazione$151One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Chiasso 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 Chiasso to Lugano.
- Around 9 trains 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 SBB to go to Lugano by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with SBB.
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