What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Croatia?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Croatia is to bus via Venice which costs €60 - €100 and takes 13h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Croatia?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Croatia is to train and fly which takes 6h 27m and costs €160 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Croatia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Zagreb. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Lugano to Croatia?

The distance between Lugano and Croatia is 704 km. The road distance is 652.6 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Croatia without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Croatia without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs €121.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Croatia?

The bus from Lugano to Zagreb takes 10h 20m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Croatia bus from?

Lugano to Croatia bus services, operated by Zelic Reisen, depart from Lugano station.

Where does the Lugano to Croatia bus arrive?

Lugano to Croatia bus services, operated by Zelic Reisen, arrive at Zagreb station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Croatia?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Croatia is 653 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Lugano to Croatia.

Where can I stay near Croatia?

There are 2850+ hotels available in Croatia.

Lugano to Croatia - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lugano to Croatia by bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Zagrebbus
10h 20m
€121
Bus via Venice
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Venice Mestrebus FlixBus 401
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Zagrebbus N402 / ...
13h 27m
€61–97
Drive 652.6 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Zagrebcar 652.6 km
7h 9m
€118–171
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZRH - ZAG
6h 27m
€161–365
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
4. Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
10h 30m
€456–876
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane LIN - TRS
3. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
6h 55m
€81–225
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane BGY - ZAG
6h 33m
€65–331
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Split Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Split Airport (SPU)plane ZRH - SPU
6h 31m
€169–371

Lugano to Croatia by bus

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10h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 704.2 km
Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Croatia?

Zelic Reisen operates a bus from Lugano to Zagreb 4 times a week. Tickets cost €121 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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