How to get from Lugano to Merate by bus and train?

From Lugano to Merate by bus and train

To get from Lugano to Merate in Milan and Lombardy, take the S10 train from Lugano station to Como San Giovanni station. Next, take the C146 bus from Como - San Giovanni Station station to Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Train - S10
Bus - C146C146
Walk to Merate
Leaves from Lugano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lugano
  • 2
    Train - S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Como S. Giovanni
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Como San Giovanni
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Como - San Giovanni Station
    ID COMO_A06
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - C146C146
    Wait for bus
    C146
    Bergamo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital)
    ID MERATA16
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to Merate
    Walk to
    Merate
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lugano to Merate by bus and train via RE80 and C146

To get from Lugano to Merate in Milan and Lombardy, take the RE80 train from Lugano station to Como San Giovanni station. Next, take the C146 bus from Como - San Giovanni Station station to Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Train - RE80
Bus - C146C146
Walk to Merate
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
    Como San Giovanni
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Como - San Giovanni Station
    ID COMO_A06
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - C146C146
    Wait for bus
    C146
    Bergamo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital)
    ID MERATA16
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to Merate
    Walk to
    Merate
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lugano to Merate

The distance between Lugano, Milan and Lombardy and Merate, Milan and Lombardy is approximately 73.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lugano to Merate by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milan and Lombardy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lugano to Merate by bus and train via RE80 and C146

To get from Lugano to Merate in Milan and Lombardy, take the RE80 train from Lugano station to Como San Giovanni station. Next, take the C146 bus from Como - San Giovanni Station station to Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Train - RE80
Bus - C146C146
Walk to Merate
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
    Como San Giovanni
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Como - San Giovanni Station
    ID COMO_A06
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - C146C146
    Wait for bus
    C146
    Bergamo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merate - De Gasperi Street (Hospital)
    ID MERATA16
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to Merate
    Walk to
    Merate
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Train line S10, Bus line C146.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lugano to Merate?

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Train line Locarno-Lugano-Chiasso-Milan Central, Bus line C146.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

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

    The S10 train line goes from Como S. Giovanni station near Lugano to Como San Giovanni station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Como San Giovanni station near Merate in Milan and Lombardy.

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

    The total travel time between Lugano and Merate in Milan and Lombardy by train and bus is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the S10 train from the Como S. Giovanni station near Lugano in Milan and Lombardy.

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

    Get off the train at the Como San Giovanni stop, which is closest to Merate in Milan and Lombardy.

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