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Compare train and bus for Turin to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Turin to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. 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 bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Turin to Lugano:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turin to Lugano costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $119 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $81 (€67). The journey takes 2h 31m 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 Turin to Lugano
How to get from Turin to Lugano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Turin to Lugano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4767 · 474312:15 PM4h15Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus)4:30 PMLugano, Via Ciani$171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 4767 · 474312:15 PM4h15Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus)4:30 PMLugano, Via Ciani$171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9611+EuroCity 126:50 AM2h38Turin Porta Nuova9:28 AMLugano FLP$821One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 2129 · Regionale TRENORD 2393+EuroCity 241:30 PM4h58Turin Porta Nuova6:28 PMLugano FLP$551One-way2 transfers- Regionale Veloce 2133 · Regionale Veloce 2397+EuroCity 1263:30 PM4h58Turin Porta Nuova8:28 PMLugano FLP$551One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3071+EuroCity 2212:30 PM4h58Turin Porta Nuova5:28 PMLugano FLP$581One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus4:20 PM3h00Torino, Stazione Torino Stura7:20 PMLugano, Via Ciani$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM3h20Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus)7:20 PMLugano, Via Ciani$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:00 AM3h45Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus)8:45 AMLugano, Via Ciani$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Turin to Lugano:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turin to Lugano costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Turin and Lugano as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Turin Porta Nuova and arrive in Lugano FLP.
- Buses mostly depart from Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus to go to Lugano by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Trenitalia to go to Lugano by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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