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Compare bus and train for Ventimiglia to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ventimiglia to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF57, while a bus costs an average of CHF58.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF57 Average price Cheapest | CHF58 Average price | CHF66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 43m Average total duration Fastest 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Ventimiglia to Lugano:
A train is CHF1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ventimiglia to Lugano costing on average CHF58.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
Tickets start at around CHF57 compared to roughly CHF66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF9. The journey takes 6h 13m versus 4h 3m 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.
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How to get from Ventimiglia to Lugano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ventimiglia to Lugano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:00 AM9h45Ventimiglia1:45 PMLuganoCHF591One-way0 transfers
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- 4:00 AM9h45Ventimiglia1:45 PMLuganoCHF591One-way0 transfers
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- 4:00 AM9h45Ventimiglia1:45 PMLuganoCHF591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ventimiglia to Lugano:
A train is CHF1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ventimiglia to Lugano costing on average CHF58.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ventimiglia and Lugano as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ventimiglia station and arrive in Lugano FLP.
- Buses mostly depart from Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Trenitalia to go to Lugano by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lugano by bus.
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