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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Piran is to bus via Venice which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Piran is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Piran?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Piran. However, there are services departing from Lugano Stazione and arriving at Piran via Verona Porta Nuova, Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor and Portorož. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Piran?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Piran. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Lugano to Piran?

The distance between Lugano and Piran is 513 km. The road distance is 490.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Piran without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs €500 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Lugano to Piran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Piran bus from?

Lugano to Piran bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Lugano Stazione station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Piran train from?

Lugano to Piran train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Piran?

The best way to get from Lugano to Piran is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €500 - €950 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Lugano to Piran bus arrive?

Lugano to Piran bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.

Where does the Lugano to Piran train arrive?

Lugano to Piran train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Piran?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Piran is 490 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Lugano to Piran.

Where can I stay near Piran?

There are 5505+ hotels available in Piran.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lugano to Piran by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, shuttle, ferry, or car ferry

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
7h 8m
€88–149
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 Portorožbus 419 / ...
11h 25m
€48–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Portorožbus
9h 25m
€533–913
Drive 490.2 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Pirancar 490.2 km
5h 28m
€89–128
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, shuttle
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 a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Portorožshuttle
6h 25m
€106–350
Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
4. Take the carferry from Port of Venice to Pirancarferry
8h 32m
€148–195
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Portorožshuttle
8h 33m
€159–728
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Portorožshuttle
8h 6m
€247–488

Lugano to Piran by train, ferry, and car ferry

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8h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 513.3 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Piran, Slovenia?

You can take a train from Lugano to Piran via Milano Centrale and Trieste Centrale in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Stazione to Piran via Verona Porta Nuova, Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Portorož in around 9h 25m.

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