4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Tirano to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tirano to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $47, while a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Tirano to Lugano
Compare the available ways to get from Tirano to Lugano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tirano to Lugano:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tirano to Lugano costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$18. The journey takes 3h 53m versus 2h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Tirano to Lugano
How to get from Tirano to Lugano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tirano to Lugano is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:41 AM 6h54 Tirano 2:35 PM Lugano $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:41 AM 6h54 Tirano 2:35 PM Lugano $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:41 AM 6h54 Tirano 2:35 PM Lugano $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Tirano 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 Tirano to Lugano.
This is compared to other travel options from Tirano to Lugano:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tirano to Lugano costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tirano and Lugano as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Tirano station and arrive in Lugano FLP.
- Ferries mostly depart from Varenna and arrive in Menaggio.
- Travel with Bernina Express to go to Lugano by bus.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Lugano by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Bernina Express.
Travelling from Tirano to Lugano: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
