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Compare train and bus for 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 an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 49m. 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 €12, while a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€12 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Lugano to Mendrisio
Compare the available ways to get from Lugano to Mendrisio, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 2m faster (19m by train vs 21m by car) and roughly €36 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€12 vs €48). 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 Lugano to Mendrisio
How to get from Lugano to Mendrisio by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lugano to Mendrisio is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- S 10 25113 | 25113
8:36 AM 0h21 Lugano, Stazione 8:57 AM Mendrisio station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- S 10 25113 | 25113
8:36 AM 0h21 Lugano, Stazione 8:57 AM Mendrisio station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- S 10 25113 | 25113
8:36 AM 0h21 Lugano, Stazione 8:57 AM Mendrisio station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- RE 80 25513 | 25513
8:55 AM 0h21 Lugano, Stazione 9:16 AM Mendrisio station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers - S 10 25115 | 25115
9:36 AM 0h21 Lugano, Stazione 9:57 AM Mendrisio station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers - S 10 25761 | 25761
8:06 AM 0h21 Lugano, Stazione 8:27 AM Mendrisio station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lugano and Mendrisio as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lugano, Stazione and arrive in Mendrisio station.
- Travel with SBB to go to Mendrisio by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with SBB.
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