How to get from Lugano to Brunate by bus, funicular and train?

From Lugano to Brunate by bus, funicular and train

To get from Lugano to Brunate in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one funicular line: take the RE80 train from Lugano station to Chiasso station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the FUN funicular from Como station to Brunate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The bus, funicular and train schedule from Lugano may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, funicular and train schedule to Brunate on the Moovit app.

83min
Train - RE80
Bus - 11
Funicular - FUNFUN
Walk to Brunate
Leaves from Lugano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lugano
  • 2
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Milan Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chiasso
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Como - Franscini (Ponte Chiasso)
    ID PCHIAA01
    470 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    San Fermo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Como - Cavour
    ID CAVOUA01
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to funicular station
    Walk to funicular station
    Como
    680 m • 9 min
  • 8
    Funicular - FUNFUN
    Wait for funicular
    FUN
    Brunate
  • 9
    Ride to funicular station
    Ride to funicular station
    Brunate
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brunate
    Walk to
    Brunate
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lugano to Brunate

The distance between Lugano, Milan and Lombardy and Brunate, Milan and Lombardy is approximately 33.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lugano to Brunate by bus, funicular and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milan and Lombardy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Funicular And Train schedule from Lugano to Brunate

To check the bus, funicular and train schedule from Lugano to Brunate using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lugano) and destination (Brunate), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, funicular and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, funicular and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, funicular and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Brunate?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Train line RE80, Bus line 1, Funicular line FUN.

  • Is there a direct train between Lugano and Brunate in Milan and Lombardy?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one funicular line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lugano to Brunate in Milan and Lombardy?

    The RE80 train line goes from Chiasso station near Lugano to Como - Franscini (Ponte Chiasso) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one funicular line till Como - Franscini (Ponte Chiasso) station near Brunate in Milan and Lombardy.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lugano to Brunate in Milan and Lombardy by train, bus and funicular?

    The total travel time between Lugano and Brunate in Milan and Lombardy by train, bus and funicular is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lugano to get to Brunate in Milan and Lombardy?

    Get on the RE80 train from the Chiasso station near Lugano in Milan and Lombardy.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lugano and Brunate in Milan and Lombardy?

    Get off the train at the Como - Franscini (Ponte Chiasso) station, which is closest to Brunate in Milan and Lombardy.

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