Travelling to Lugano

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Best day trips from Lugano

The most popular day trips from Lugano are Bellinzona, Morcote, Locarno, Mendrisio and Como. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from Lugano on Omio.

A view of Bellinzona

Day trip from Lugano to Bellinzona

Why visit Bellinzona for the day?

Bellinzona is best known for its three medieval castles, which rise above a compact Ticino centre. Italian-speaking and relaxed, it mixes fortress history with arcaded streets and Alpine surroundings.

How to get from Lugano to Bellinzona?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Bellinzona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £15.

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A view of Locarno

Day trip from Lugano to Locarno

Why visit Locarno for the day?

Locarno is a lakeside town in Ticino known for its mild climate, palm-lined waterfront and Piazza Grande. Between Lake Maggiore and the hills, it blends Swiss order with a Mediterranean atmosphere and a noted film festival.

How to get from Lugano to Locarno?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £20.

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A view of Mendrisio

Day trip from Lugano to Mendrisio

Why visit Mendrisio for the day?

Mendrisio is a small Ticino town known for wine, a compact historic centre and FoxTown. Its Italian-speaking character, old churches and setting near Monte Generoso give it a relaxed Lombard feel within Switzerland.

How to get from Lugano to Mendrisio?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Mendrisio among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £12.

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A view of Como

Day trip from Lugano to Como

Why visit Como for the day?

Como sits at the southern tip of Lake Como, where elegant streets meet a busy waterfront and steep green hills. Known for silk, historic churches and graceful villas, it feels polished yet relaxed.

How to get from Lugano to Como?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £20.

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About Lugano

Lugano is a beautiful and vibrant city on the border of Switzerland and Italy. As an Italian speaking Swiss city it offers a mixture of cultures unique to the Ticino region. It is an important city for business with a rich history dating back to the Stone Age, along with the scenic Lake Lugano and surrounding mountains, this is a true multi-faceted city.

How to Travel to Lugano

Flights to Lugano

Travel to Lugano is generally via Geneva or Zurich. Swiss and Darwin airlines offer year round flights from these cities, plus seasonal flights from Cagliari and Olbia in Sardinia, as well as Elba Island. Lugano Airport is around 6 kilometres away from the city centre, approximately 15 minutes by road. The airport shuttle service runs from 8.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. during the week and between 10.00 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. at the weekend. Buses are timed to leave according to flight arrivals and travel to the Swiss Federal Railway Station in the centre of Lugano. The Lugano-Ponte Tresa Train Service (FLP) also travels between nearby Agno and Lugano train station every 15-30 minutes.

Trains to Lugano

Trains from Geneva take around 5.5 hours and 2-3 hours from Zurich. Lugano train station is right in the heart of the city, near the banks of Lake Lugano. Buses and trains from around the region stop at the station. The main rail service provider is SBB.

Buses to Lugano

Flixbus runs routes between Lugano and Zurich, Milan and Munich. Buses stop in the city centre on Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani. There are local buses and trains from the nearby station, which transport passengers around the city and surrounding areas.

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