How to travel from Lugano to Florence

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Travel Information to Florence from Lugano

Distance190 miles (307 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$19 - $37
Cheapest modeBus • $19 (€17) • 6 h 55 min
Fastest modeTrain • $37 (€33) • 3 h 34 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Frecciarossa

Take a train or bus to travel 190 miles (307 km) between Lugano and Florence. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Frecciarossa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Lugano to Florence.

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from Lugano to Florence

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
11:00AM7h10
Lugano
06:10PMFlorence
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
11:00AM7h10
Lugano
06:10PMFlorence
$461One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
05:40PM7h00
Lugano
12:40AMFlorence
$501One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
08:35PM8h00
Lugano
04:35AMFlorence
$501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:35AM7h55
Lugano
01:30PMFlorence
$501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:20PM9h00
Lugano
11:20PMFlorence
$591One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lugano to Florence

Travel to Florence 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 Lugano to Florence.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel between Lugano and Florence including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Florence from Lugano is by taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€17).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Lugano to Florence:

Taking a bus costs $17 (€15) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $37 (€33).

The fastest way from Lugano to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 34 min.

There are alternative travel options to Florence that take longer:

Bus takes on average 6 h 55 min.

The distance from Lugano to Florence is approximately 190 miles (307 km).

The average frequency per day from Lugano to Florence is:

  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lugano to Florence:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lugano to Florence:

    • You can go to Florence from Lugano by bus with FlixBus, Student Agency or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Lugano to Florence on Omio.
    • You can go to Florence from Lugano by train with Frecciarossa, Trenitalia or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). You'll see cheap train tickets for $37 (€33) with Trenitalia from Lugano to Florence on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Lugano to Florence with the following travel companies:

    • Direct buses with FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Florence as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Lugano to Florence.

    Omio customers who travel from Lugano to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan or Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.

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