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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 $13. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$62 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $118 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 $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turin to Lugano costing on average $62 (€51).
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.
FlixBus4:20 PM3h00Torino, Stazione Torino Stura7:20 PMLugano, Via Ciani$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:20 PM3h00Torino, Stazione Torino Stura7:20 PMLugano, Via Ciani$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9607+
EuroCity 105:50 AM2h38Turin Porta Nuova8:28 AMLugano FLP$701One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 2011+
EuroCity 104:54 AM3h34Turin Porta Nuova8:28 AMLugano FLP$471One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 2035+
EuroCity 1264:54 PM3h34Turin Porta Nuova8:28 PMLugano FLP$471One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 2037+
EuroCity 285:54 PM3h34Turin Porta Nuova9:28 PMLugano FLP$471One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:35 AM3h10Torino, Stazione Torino Stura10:45 AMLugano, Via Ciani$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM3h20Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus)7:20 PMLugano, Via Ciani$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:15 AM3h30Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus)10:45 AMLugano, Via Ciani$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Turin to Lugano:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turin to Lugano costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
- Around 13 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Federico to go to Lugano by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Trenitalia, Italo, Frecciarossa to go to Lugano by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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