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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Rijeka is to bus via Vicenza which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Rijeka is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Rijeka?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Rijeka. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Lugano to Rijeka?

The distance between Lugano and Rijeka is 534 km. The road distance is 523.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Rijeka without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs €110.

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

The bus from Lugano to Rijeka takes 8h including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Rijeka bus from?

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

Where does the Lugano to Rijeka bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Rijeka?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Rijeka is 524 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Lugano to Rijeka.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Rijeka?

Book your Lugano to Rijeka bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rijeka?

There are 6188+ hotels available in Rijeka.

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

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

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 Rijekabus
8h
€110
Bus via Vicenza
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Vicenzabus FlixBus 024
2. Take the bus from Vicenza to Rijeka bus stationbus 406
11h 5m
€51–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
8h 27m
€171–280
Drive 523.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Rijekacar 523.8 km
5h 51m
€95–137
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, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
6h 43m
€160–388
Train, bus via Venice
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centraletrain Re
4. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
9h 27m
€177–290
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZRH - ZAG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Rijekashuttle
8h 52m
€347–688
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
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
4. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Rijekashuttle
8h 49m
€272–660

Lugano to Rijeka by bus

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Distance: 533.9 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Rijeka, Croatia?

Zelic Reisen operates a bus from Lugano to Rijeka once daily. Tickets cost €110 and the journey takes 8h.

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