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Best day trips from Lugano
The most popular day trips from Lugano are Morcote, Bellinzona, Locarno, Como, and Mendrisio. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journeyfrom Lugano on Omio.
Day trip from Lugano to Bellinzona
Why visit Bellinzona for the day?
Bellinzona is the capital of Ticino, known for its three UNESCO-listed medieval castles. Its compact old town and Italian-speaking atmosphere give it a calm, historic character at the meeting point of Alpine valleys.
How to get from Lugano to Bellinzona?
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Bellinzona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €15.
Day trip from Lugano to Locarno
Why visit Locarno for the day?
Locarno sits on Lake Maggiore in Italian-speaking Switzerland and is known for its mild climate and film festival. Its palm-lined waterfront, lively old center, and mountain backdrop give it a relaxed yet polished character.
How to get from Lugano to Locarno?
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €21.
Day trip from Lugano to Como
Why visit Como for the day?
Como is known for its lakefront setting, silk heritage, and elegant northern Italian atmosphere. The historic center mixes medieval streets and grand architecture with a calm waterfront framed by Alpine scenery.
How to get from Lugano to Como?
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €22.
Day trip from Lugano to Mendrisio
Why visit Mendrisio for the day?
Mendrisio is a small Ticino town known for its historic center, vineyards, and FoxTown outlet complex. Near the Italian border, it blends Swiss order with a distinctly Italian-speaking atmosphere.
How to get from Lugano to Mendrisio?
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Mendrisio among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €12.
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About Lugano
The Swiss city of Lugano has a stunning lakefront location, and offers a hist of outdoor and cultural activities for all who visit. Active holidaymakers can mountain bike through the valleys, kayak on the lake, play some golf or - in the winter - experience Switzerland's ski slopes. For others, Lugano offers modern art galleries and museums, great food and the chance to relax in beautiful surroundings.
How to Get to Lugano
Flights to Lugano
Lugano Airport is only 4 kilometres away from the city centre, so if you travel to Lugano by plane, you can be at your hotel in a matter of minutes. Buses to major hotels and the city centre are provided by Shuttle Bus Sagl and will be available to meet all arrivals. There are also plenty of taxis on offer just outside the arrivals terminal. Airlines servicing Lugano include Etihad and Swiss Air.
Trains to Lugano
If you travel to Lugano by train, you can have the pleasure of letting the Alpine scenery unfold along the Gotthard Line. The station itself lies in the western part of Lugano, although local buses stop right outside the station building and will take passengers to their hotels in no time. Companies using Lugano station include Swiss Federal Railways and Lugano–Ponte Tresa railway.
Buses to Lugano
Lugano is on the Eurolines bus network, so bus travel to Lugano will be an option for anyone who wants to visit. The city is connected to Munich to the north and Milan to the south, while Express Bus connects Lugano to regional Swiss cities like Zurich and Berne. Coaches arrive at Via Basilea, which is just to the north of the railway station. From there, local buses travel into the centre of town.
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