Partnering for Global Impact^® 2013 will take place July 10–11, 2013 at:

Lugano Convention Centre ►
Piazza Indipendenza 4
Lugano
Switzerland  |  (map)

Traveling to Lugano by air

For attendees traveling from international or European destinations, Milan Malpensa airport provides easy access to Lugano. While it might not be the most obvious route, it is certainly the quickest way and often less expensive airfare. Several express bus services connect Milan Malpensa airport to Lugano central train station with only 70 minutes travel time (depending on traffic). Alternatively you can of course hire a private car.

Buses run regularly throughout the day. Check providers and time tables here www.malpensaexpress.ch/orari.asp.

Lugano-Agno Airport

Lugano has its own airport 15 minutes (6km) away from the town center. Lugano-Agno airport is serviced by domestic flights departing from Zurich, Geneva and London City. Three airlines fly into Lugano:

• Darwin Airline (Geneva, Rome, London City)
• FlyBaboo (Geneva)
• Swiss International Airlines (Zurich)

Zurich Airport

Traveling to Lugano by train

Lugano is served by trains from both Zurich and Milan.

From Milan

Trains leaving Milano Central arrive in Lugano in approximately 1.5 hours.

From Zurich and Zurich Airport

The train from Zurich to Lugano is approximately 3 hours, though the Gotthard pass.

• Swiss Federal Railway - SBB Online
• Rail Service Helpdesk and Timetable 0900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min.), 24 hrs/day.

Traveling to Lugano by car from Zurich or Milan

Lugano is also very easy to reach by car as it is situated close to the main A2 motorway that links Northern Europe to Milan and the Mediterranean.

If you are approaching Lugano from the Milan direction then you need to follow:

• Autostrada A9 in the direction of Como-San Gottardo and take the exit that is signposted "Lugano SUD"

If you are approaching Lugano from the Zurich direction then you need to follow:

• Autobahn A2 in the direction of St.Gotthard-Chiasso-Italy and take the exit that is signposted "Lugano NORD"

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Visa information

Visa requirements for entry into Switzerland vary by country. Schengen Visa holders and citizens of the United States, Canada, and several other countries can visit Switzerland without applying for a visa, if they meet certain requirements. For a complete list of visa requirements by country please view the overview of ID and visa provisions by nationality.

For more information about the visa application process, please visit the Swiss Federal Office for Migration's official website.

Note that it may take several weeks for your visa application to be processed so please allow ample time when applying for your visa.