The average train between Zagreb and Lugano takes 18h 36m and the fastest train takes 15h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Zagreb to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Zagreb and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zagreb is at 10:28 AM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Ljubljana and take an average of 18h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station and arriving at Lugano station via Ljubljana station, Villach Hbf station, Venezia Mestre station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.
Zagreb to Lugano train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Zagreb to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Zagreb and Lugano is 543.2 km. The road distance is 654 km.
You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Lugano via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Venezia Mestre, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 31m.
