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4 h 37 min
485 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Trieste to Lugano

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Cheapest
By car (485 km)
4 h 37 min
485 km.
from $26
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Rideshare
4 h 37 min
485 km.
from $18.45
Train via Milan
6 h
374 km.
from $111.85
Bus, Plane (Fly Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Malpensa International Airport)
7 h 14 min
375 km.
from $90.60
Bus, Plane (Fly Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Linate Airport)
5 h 17 min
375 km.
from $87.12
Train
6 h 34 min
374 km.
from $172.65
Bus, Train
10 h 17 min
374 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Trieste to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.22–$59.78

GoOpti

Phone:
+386 1 320 4530
Email:
Website:
goopti.com/en/
Bus from Trieste Centrale to Ljubljana
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$31.52–$184.78

Arkleand bus

Phone:
+355 692323966
Bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Monza
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$38.04–$184.78

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$413.04
Plane from Ljubljana to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$1,032.61

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Ljubljana to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$815.22

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$413.04

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$53.26–$217.39

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$260.87

Neos

Website:
neosair.it/
Plane from Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$38.04–$184.78

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.24–$28.26

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:
$14.13–$54.35
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$42.39

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:
$34.78–$44.57
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.00–$33.70

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$15.22

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Monza to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.91–$4.89
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.15

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:
$31.52–$59.78
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57

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:
$41.30–$70.65
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$25.00–$70.65
Train from Venezia Mestre to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$130.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Lugano is to bus which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Lugano is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trieste and arriving at Lugano. Services depart four times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Lugano via Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Trieste to Lugano?

The distance between Trieste and Lugano is 478 km. The road distance is 484.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 6h and costs $50 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Trieste to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Lugano bus from?

Trieste to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trieste station.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Lugano train from?

Trieste to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Lugano?

The best way to get from Trieste to Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 6h and costs $50 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Trieste to Lugano bus arrive?

Trieste to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Trieste to Lugano train arrive?

Trieste to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Lugano is 485 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Trieste to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Trieste to Lugano?

Book your Trieste to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5788+ hotels available in Lugano. Prices start at $59.45 per night.
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