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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Lugano by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane SEA - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    17h 15m
    CHF 177–439

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane SEA - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    17h 31m
    CHF 318–482

  3. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane SEA - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    17h 8m
    CHF 235–545

  4. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane YVR - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    19h 4m
    CHF 475–1,059

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane SEA - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    20h 40m
    CHF 270–690

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane SEA - BGY
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    18h 32m
    CHF 227–583

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,718.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 15m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Lugano. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport (LIN), walk to Linate Aeroporto, take the line 4 subway to Stazione Forlanini, walk to Milano Forlanini, take the train to Monza, then take the train to Lugano.

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