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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Rijeka to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.22–$76.43
Bus from Rijeka bus station to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29

GoOpti

Phone:
+386 1 320 4530
Email:
Website:
goopti.com/en/
Bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste,
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.39–$140.12

Arriva Croatia

Phone:
+385 (0)72 660 660
Email:
Website:
arriva.com.hr/hr-hr/naslovna
Bus from Rijeka to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.01–$11.46

Zelic Reisen

Phone:
+41 79 445 39 68
Email:
Website:
zelicreisen.ch/
Bus from Rijeka to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$141.02

Pleso Prijevoz

Phone:
01 / 6331-999
Email:
Website:
plesoprijevoz.hr/
Bus from Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.84–$40.76

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.07–$560.46
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.59–$522.25

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$267.49

Croatia Airlines

Website:
croatiaairlines.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$280.23
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.59–$484.04

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.46–$34.39
Train from Trieste Airport to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.55–$26.75

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$70.06
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$50.95
Train from Trieste Airport to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$59.87

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.03–$53.50
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.57–$40.76
Train from Trieste Airport to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.21–$48.40

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83
Train from Trieste Airport to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Monza to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.71–$5.99
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.01–$9.55

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.21–$70.06
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.06–$140.12

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.68–$82.80
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.30–$82.80
Train from Venezia Mestre to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.16–$152.85

Slovenian Railways (SŽ)

Phone:
+386 1 29 13 331
Email:
Website:
potniski.sz.si/en/
Train from Pivka to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$16.56

Croatian Railways (HŽPP)

Phone:
060 333 444
Email:
Website:
hzpp.hr/en
Train from Rijeka to Pivka
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.46–$6.11

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Lugano is to bus via Bellinzona, Scuola Media 2 which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rijeka to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Rijeka to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Rijeka and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rijeka and arriving at Lugano. Services depart twice daily, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rijeka and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Rijeka to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Rijeka and arriving at Lugano via Pivka, Trieste Airport, Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Rijeka to Lugano?

The distance between Rijeka and Lugano is 554 km. The road distance is 555.1 km.

How do I travel from Rijeka to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Rijeka to Lugano without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $44.57 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Rijeka to Lugano?

The bus from Rijeka to Lugano takes 7h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Rijeka to Lugano bus from?

Rijeka to Lugano bus services, operated by Zelic Reisen, depart from Rijeka station.

Where do I catch the Rijeka to Lugano train from?

Rijeka to Lugano train services, operated by Croatian Railways (HŽPP), depart from Rijeka station.

Train or bus from Rijeka to Lugano?

The best way to get from Rijeka to Lugano is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $44.57 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $260.87 and takes 11h.

Where does the Rijeka to Lugano bus arrive?

Rijeka to Lugano bus services, operated by Zelic Reisen, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Rijeka to Lugano train arrive?

Rijeka to Lugano train services, operated by Croatian Railways (HŽPP), arrive at Pivka station.

Can I drive from Rijeka to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Rijeka to Lugano is 555 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Rijeka to Lugano.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rijeka to Lugano?

Book your Rijeka to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5729+ hotels available in Lugano. Prices start at $60.67 per night.
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