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How to get fromDubrovnik to Luganoby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dubrovnik to Lugano by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DBV - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    7h 2m
    CHF 155–331

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Tomislavgrad, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tomislavgrad, Autobusni Kolodvor to Luganobus bus
    20h 41m
    CHF 136–138

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Bariferry ferry 54
    2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    18h 25m
    CHF 194–373

  4. Ferry, train via Reggio Emilia

    1. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Bariferry ferry 54
    2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    18h 30m
    CHF 218–378

  5. Bus via Split

    1. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus 942a / ...
    2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Luganobus bus
    19h
    CHF 154–164

  6. Drive  1,068.8 km

    1. Drive from Dubrovnik to Luganocar car 1,068.8 km
    12h 20m
    CHF 179–258

Dubrovnik to Lugano by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration18h 25mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,141.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Dubrovnik, Croatia and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Lugano via Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and Split Bus Station in around 19h.

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