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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$58 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m 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 |
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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 $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turin to Lugano costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
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$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
4767 · 474312:15 PM4h15Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus)4:30 PMLugano, Via Ciani$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9641+
EuroCity 201:50 PM2h38Turin Porta Nuova4:28 PMLugano FLP$941One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 2019+
EuroCity 1508:54 AM3h34Turin Porta Nuova12:28 PMLugano FLP$591One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 2023+
EuroCity 1610:54 AM3h34Turin Porta Nuova2:28 PMLugano FLP$591One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 2017+
EuroCity 1787:54 AM3h56Turin Porta Nuova11:50 AMLugano FLP$591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:25 PM3h25Torino, Stazione Torino Stura10:50 PMLugano, Via Ciani$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM3h50Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus)12:20 PMLugano, Via Ciani$391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:00 PM3h50Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus)10:50 PMLugano, Via Ciani$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Turin to Lugano:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turin to Lugano costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
- Around 14 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 Regionale, Trenitalia, Italo, Frecciarossa to go to Lugano by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lugano by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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