Boats are operated by the Società Navigazione del Lago di Lugano. Examples of return fares from Lugano are Melide (Sfr27.40), Morcote (Sfr38) and Ponte Tresa (Sfr45.60). If you want to visit several places, buy a pa…

Lugano's train station is situated on a hill above the Old Town, which can be reached on foot or by funicular.

Linking the train station to central Lugano, this funicular has been in operation since 1886 and has been restored to its former glory.

Lugano's airport is served by just a couple of Swiss-Italian carriers: Swiss and Silver Air. Flights to Zürich operate year-round.

You can hire cars at Hertz, 300m northeast of Lugano's train station.

The FLP line links Lugano to Ponte Tresa.