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Ten ways to Travel from Ljubljana to Lugano

Composite routes from Ljubljana to Lugano

Cheapest
5 h 20 min
Car
565 km.
from $31
Other
5 h 20 min
Rideshare
565 km.
from $7.37
8 h 1 min
Bus, Train
427 km.
from $127.39
11 h 1 min
428 km.
from $41.63
10 h 35 min
428 km.
from $96.17
8 h 34 min
Bus, Train
427 km.
from $148.04
9 h 46 min
428 km.
from $196.83
7 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
427 km.
from $230.41
6 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
427 km.
from $326.28

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$49.68
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Venezia,
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.02–$40.76
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Venezia,
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$35.67
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.75–$38.22
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Venezia,
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.10–$20.38
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$22.93

Itabus

Phone:
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website:
itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.83
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Venezia,
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38

GoOpti

Phone:
+386 1 320 4530
Email:
Website:
goopti.com/en/
Bus from Ljubljana to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$38.22–$356.68
Bus from Ljubljana to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$39.49–$280.25

TripstAir

Phone:
+38670511611
Email:
Website:
tripstair.com/
Bus from Ljubljana bus station to Venezia,
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.80

DRD Turizem

Phone:
+386 (0)51 224 222
Email:
Website:
drd.si/sl/
Bus from Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel to Venezia,
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.80

Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Ljubljana to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$509.54

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ljubljana to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$611.45
Plane from Ljubljana to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$1,210.17
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$560.50

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Ljubljana to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$573.24
Plane from Ljubljana to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$955.39

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$267.51
Plane from Ljubljana to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$369.42

Luxair

Website:
luxair.lu/
Plane from Ljubljana to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$598.71

Croatia Airlines

Website:
croatiaairlines.com/
Plane from Zagreb Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$280.25

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Ljubljana to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$369.42

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:
$42.04–$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:
$38.22–$48.41

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:
$38.22–$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:
$89.17–$152.86

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.22–$8.28

Slovenian Railways (SŽ)

Phone:
+386 1 29 13 331
Email:
Website:
potniski.sz.si/en/
Train from Ljubljana Tivoli to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$25.48

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ljubljana to Lugano is to bus via Milan which costs $26.09 - $53.26 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ljubljana to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Ljubljana and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Ljubljana to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ljubljana Eurostars U Hotel and arriving at Lugano via Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ljubljana and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Ljubljana to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ljubljana Tivoli and arriving at Lugano via Trieste Airport, Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Ljubljana to Lugano?

The distance between Ljubljana and Lugano is 571 km. The road distance is 564.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ljubljana to Lugano without a car is to bus and train via Milan which takes 8h 1m and costs $54.35 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Ljubljana to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ljubljana to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ljubljana to Lugano train from?

Ljubljana to Lugano train services, operated by Slovenian Railways (SŽ), depart from Ljubljana Tivoli station.

Train or bus from Ljubljana to Lugano?

The best way to get from Ljubljana to Lugano is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $59.78 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Ljubljana to Lugano bus arrive?

Ljubljana to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) station.

Where does the Ljubljana to Lugano train arrive?

Ljubljana to Lugano train services, operated by Slovenian Railways (SŽ), arrive at Trieste Airport station.

Can I drive from Ljubljana to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Ljubljana to Lugano is 564 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Ljubljana to Lugano.

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

Book your Ljubljana 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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