There are 6 ways to get from Forlì to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Forli to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3h 57mCHF 37–116Bus via Bologna
cheapest- Take the bus from Forlì to Bologna Centralebus 433
- Take the bus from Bologna to Luganobus FlixBus 1524 / ...
6h 55mCHF 22–49Bus
- Take the bus from Forlì to Paradisobus
5h 29mCHF 48–49Drive 362.8 km
- Drive from Forlì to Luganocar 362.8 km
3h 38mCHF 60–87Train, fly
- Take the train from Forli to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BLQ - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 19mCHF 62–256Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Forli to Luganotrain Ec
5h 1mCHF 70–120
Forlì to Lugano by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forlì to Lugano is to bus via Bologna which costs SFr 21 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Forlì to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.
No, there is no direct bus from Forlì to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Forlì and arriving at Paradiso via Forlì. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forli and arriving at Lugano. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Forlì and Lugano is 353 km. The road distance is 362.8 km.
The best way to get from Forlì to Lugano without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Forlì to Lugano, including transfers.
Forlì to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Forlì station.
Forlì to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Forli station.
The best way to get from Forlì to Lugano is to train via Bologna which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 48 - SFr 49 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Forlì, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Forli to Lugano via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, Bartolini Turismo operates a bus from Forlì to Paradiso once a week. Tickets cost CHF 47 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–440
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–13
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–13
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 0825-26416
- [email protected]
- Website
- bartolinipullman.it
Bus from Forlì to Paradiso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 47
- Schedules at
- bartolinipullman.it
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More Questions & Answers
Forlì to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Forlì to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forlì to Lugano is 363 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Forlì to Lugano.
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