What's the distance between Venice and Lugano by coach?

The journey from Venice to Lugano by coach covers an approximate distance of 167 miles (270 km).

What is the best way to go from Venice to Lugano without a car?

You can reach Lugano from Venice by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Venice to Lugano from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Venice to Lugano on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Venice Tronchetto Train Station	7h 35m	23:05	Lugano	No tags
Bus	15:50	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	7h 15m	23:05	Lugano	No tags
Bus	17:05	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	7h 25m	00:30	Lugano	No tags
Bus	17:30	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	7h	00:30	Lugano	No tags
Bus	15:30	Venice Tronchetto Train Station	7h 35m	23:05	Lugano	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Venice to Lugano

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lugano. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

3hAverage duration

167 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£15 - £92	Average duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£45 - £103	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£18 - £26	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Venice and Lugano?

Stops in Venice

A
Venice Tronchetto Train Station
Isola Nova del Tronchetto, 38, 30135 Venezia, Italy
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B
Viale Stazione - Venezia Mestre
Viale Stazione 6, 30171 Venezia, Italy
C
Mestre
Viale Stazione 36, 30171 Mestre - Venice
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D
Venice Airport
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E
Mestre Tangenziale
Rotonda Romea, 1, 30175 Venezia VE, Italy
F
fermata dell'autobus Venezia
Via de le Motte, 25, 30141 Venezia, Italy

Stops in Lugano

A
Arrêt D'autobus Lugano
Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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B
Stazione/Gare de Lugano
Stazione FFS 1, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
C
Via Basilea
Via Basilea, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Venice to Lugano

What's the distance between Venice and Lugano by coach?
The journey from Venice to Lugano by coach covers an approximate distance of 167 miles (270 km).
What is the best way to go from Venice to Lugano without a car?
You can reach Lugano from Venice by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/11

£13

25/11

£17

Today

£16

27/11

£14

28/11

£17

29/11

No data

30/11

£17

01/12

£16

The cheapest trip from Venice to Lugano was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Venice to Lugano as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £13 to £57 for a bus ticket from Venice to Lugano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-11-27.