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How to get fromFlorence to Riva San Vitaleby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Florence to Riva San Vitale by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Chiasso

    best
    1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain train 8134 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiassotrain train Ec
    3h 51m
    CHF 44–143

  2. Bus via Como

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Comobus bus 518
    6h 30m
    CHF 32–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus bus
    5h 55m

  4. Drive 359.9 km

    1. Drive from Florence to Riva San Vitalecar car 359.9 km
    3h 37m
    CHF 59–84

  5. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane FLR - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Capolago-Riva S.Vitaletrain train
    6h 23m
    CHF 87–188

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mendrisiotrain train Re80
    4h 20m
    CHF 52–146

  7. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane FLR - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Mendrisiotrain train
    6h 13m
    CHF 103–266

Florence to Riva San Vitale by train and bus

Calendar137Weekly Services
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Riva San Vitale, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Capolago-Riva S. Vitale via Milano Centrale and Chiasso in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo once a week, and the journey takes 3h 19m.

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