How to travel from Rome to Lugano

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Lugano

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $52.

Distance: 333 miles (537 km)

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Driving

$126

Average price

$36

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Cheapest

$138

Average price

$264

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 45m

Average total duration

7h 15m

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30m

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9h 30m

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30m

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4h 14m

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1h 14m

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7h 8m

Average total duration

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

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ITA

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Lugano is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Lugano:

A bus is $90 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lugano costing on average $126 (€102).

A bus is $102 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lugano costing on average $138 (€112).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Lugano is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Lugano take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 15m.

Bus takes on average 9h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Lugano including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Lugano among Omio's users.

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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 · FlixBus
    12:10 PM12h20
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    12:30 AMLugano, Via Ciani
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:10 PM12h20
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    12:30 AMLugano, Via Ciani
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ITAAZ2014
    6:30 AM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    7:40 AMMilan Linate Airport
    $1611One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 588 · Intercity 608+TrenitaliaEuroCity 36
    10:20 AM9h08
    Rome Termini
    7:28 PMLugano FLP
    $1301One-way
    2 transfers
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9624+TrenitaliaEuroCity 32
    10:20 AM5h08
    Rome Termini
    3:28 PMLugano FLP
    $1531One-way
    1 transfer
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9616+TrenitaliaEuroCity 30
    8:20 AM5h08
    Rome Termini
    1:28 PMLugano FLP
    $1531One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:15 AM12h50
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    1:05 PMLugano, Via Ciani
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:45 PM11h15
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    10:00 AMLugano, Via Ciani
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:10 AM13h20
    Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    12:30 AMLugano, Via Ciani
    $741One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ2028
    9:00 AM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:10 AMMilan Linate Airport
    $1851One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ2016
    8:00 AM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    9:10 AMMilan Linate Airport
    $1851One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ2036
    10:30 AM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    11:40 AMMilan Linate Airport
    $1851One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Lugano

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 options to travel between Rome and Lugano including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Lugano is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Lugano:

A bus is $90 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Lugano costing on average $126 (€102).

A bus is $102 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Lugano costing on average $138 (€112).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Lugano is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Lugano take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 15m.

Bus takes on average 9h 30m.

The distance from Rome to Lugano is approximately 333 miles (537 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Lugano is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Lugano:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Lugano FLP.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Lugano, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee to go to Lugano by bus.
  • Travel with ITA, Aeroitalia to go to Lugano by flight.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciabianca to go to Lugano by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Lugano with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 12 direct flights per day with ITA, Aeroitalia.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Italo.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Lugano often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Como, Milan Centrale, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lugano and these popular destinations at a great price.
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