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 - $60
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $23 (€21) • 10 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $45 (€41) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Alitalia or Frecciarossa

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 333 miles (537 km) to Lugano from Rome. The most popular travel companies which serve this route 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM10h35
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
07:05PMLugano, Via Ciani
$601One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM10h35
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
07:05PMLugano, Via Ciani
$601One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
ITAaz2130
10:00PM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
11:10PMMilan Linate Airport (LIN)
$1871One-way
0 transfers
Other options
IntercityIntercity 588 · Intercity 608+TrenitaliaEuroCity 32
10:22AM9h06
Rome Termini
07:28PMLugano FLP
$1371One-way
2 transfers
IntercityIntercity 588 · Intercity 608+TrenitaliaEuroCity 22
10:22AM10h06
Rome Termini
08:28PMLugano FLP
$1361One-way
2 transfers
Italo9974+TrenitaliaEuroCity 16
09:05AM5h23
Rome Termini
02:28PMLugano FLP
$1621One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:45PM11h15
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
10:00AMLugano, Via Ciani
$761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:45PM11h35
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
09:20AMLugano, Via Ciani
$761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:10PM12h20
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
12:30AMLugano, Via Ciani
$821One-way
1 transfer
AeroitaliaXZ2023
04:15PM1h15
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
05:30PMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$1311One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW2883 · EW2822
02:40PM5h20
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
08:00PMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$1481One-way
1 transfer
AeroitaliaXZ2225
09:10PM1h15
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
10:25PMMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$1701One-way
0 transfers

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Rome to Lugano

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.

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