There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Cattolica by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Riminitrain Fr
5h 20m€67–141Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Cattolica-SG Gabiccetrain 89
6h 5m€47–106Drive 419.8 km
- Drive from Lugano to Cattolicacar 419.8 km
4h 4m€76–110Bus
- Take the bus from Chiasso to Cattolicabus
6h 21m€53–60Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Riminitrain Fr
6h 37m€65–131
Lugano to Cattolica by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Cattolica is to bus which costs €50 - €65 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Cattolica is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Cattolica. However, there are services departing from Mendrisio, Stazione and arriving at Cattolica via Chiasso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Cattolica. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Cattolica-S.G.-Gab. via Milano Centrale, Bologna Centrale and Rimini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Lugano and Cattolica is 418 km. The road distance is 419.8 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Cattolica without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 5h 20m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Lugano to Cattolica, including transfers.
Lugano to Cattolica bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, depart from Chiasso station.
Lugano to Cattolica train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Cattolica is to train via Bologna which takes 5h 20m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €65 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Cattolica, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Cattolica-S.G.-Gab. via Milano Centrale, Bologna Centrale, and Rimini in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, Bartolini Turismo operates a bus from Chiasso to Cattolica once a week. Tickets cost €50 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bologna Centrale to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Cattolica-SG Gabicce
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +39 0825-26416
- [email protected]
- Website
- bartolinipullman.it
Bus from Chiasso to Cattolica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50
- Schedules at
- bartolinipullman.it
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Cattolica bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, arrive at Cattolica station.
Lugano to Cattolica train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Cattolica is 420 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Lugano to Cattolica.
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