How to travel from Rome to Lugano

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Travel Information from Rome to Lugano

distanceDistance333 miles (537 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$23 - $75
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $23 (€20) • 1 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $23 (€20) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Alitalia or Frecciarossa

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 333 miles (537 km) from Rome to Lugano. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Alitalia or Frecciarossa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Rome to Lugano.

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from Rome to Lugano

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
08:30AM10h35
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
07:05PMLugano, Via Ciani
$751One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
04:50PM13h15
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
06:05AMLugano, Via Ciani
$601One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
ITA
05:00PM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
06:10PMMilan Linate Airport (LIN)
$1471One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Trenitalia
10:00PM11h28
Rome Termini
09:28AMLugano FLP
$1191One-way
2 transfers
Trenitalia
09:57AM9h31
Rome Termini
07:28PMLugano FLP
$1401One-way
2 transfers
Frecciarossa
07:20AM5h08
Rome Termini
12:28PMLugano FLP
$1781One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
10:45PM11h00
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
09:45AMLugano, Via Ciani
$761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
11:40PM16h00
Rome
03:40PMLugano, Via Ciani
$641One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
11:00AM13h30
Rome
12:30AMLugano, Via Ciani
$801One-way
2 transfers
ITA
04:20PM1h35
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
05:55PMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$1441One-way
0 transfers
ITA
06:00PM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
07:10PMMilan Linate Airport (LIN)
$1471One-way
0 transfers
ITA
07:00PM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
08:10PMMilan Linate Airport (LIN)
$1471One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best route to Lugano from Rome with Omio's travel partners Frecciarossa, Italo and FlixBus! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Step on board a Frecciarossa travel and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed travel make about 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 333 miles (537 km) between Rome and Lugano quickly on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. There are four different classes to choose from: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.

We show you the latest Frecciarossa travel schedule for the Rome to Lugano route, so you can select the best times for your upcoming trip. You can find other travel information on Omio for this trip, such as departure and arrival travel stations, journey times, number of stops, and cheap fares. You can select from three ticket types: Super Economy, Economy, and Base. Once you’ve picked your ticket, book a cheap travel from Rome to Lugano with us today and enjoy your journey with Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa!

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next travel from Rome to Lugano.

        FAQs: Travel from Rome to Lugano

        FAQs: 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 Rome to Lugano.
        FAQs

        There are 3 ways to get from Rome to Lugano: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Rome to Lugano is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $23 (€20) compared to other travel options to Lugano:

        A flight is $4 (€4) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $28 (€24) from Rome to Lugano.

        Taking a flight costs $51 (€45) less than taking a train, which costs on average $75 (€65) for the same trip.

        The quickest way to travel between Rome and Lugano is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Bus takes on average 10 h 35 min.

        Train takes 5 h 8 min on average.

        You should expect to travel around 333 miles (537 km) between Rome and Lugano.

        The average frequency per day from Rome to Lugano is:

        • 6 buses a day.
        • Around 7 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Lugano from Rome as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Lugano:

        • Buses mostly leave from Rome, Termini and tend to arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.

        The following travel companies offer services from Rome to Lugano:

        • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee or Itabus to go to Lugano by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Rome to Lugano tickets on Omio for $14 (€12).
        • Travel with Alitalia, Alitalia (2), LAER, SWISS or Aeroitalia to go to Lugano by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Aeroitalia Rome to Lugano tickets on Omio for $33 (€28).
        • Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo, Intercity or Frecciabianca can get you to Lugano by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Frecciarossa from Rome to Lugano for $142 (€123) on Omio.

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

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

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

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Rome to Lugano often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Milan, Zurich, Como, Milano Centrale or Lucerne. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Rome and Lugano itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Lugano and any of these top destinations today!
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