There are 6 ways to get from Lugano to Rimini by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Reggio Emilia
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
- Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Riminitrain Fr
4h 25m€71–178Bus via Covignano - Farmacia
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano Sud to Rimini Nordbus Senise
6h 58m€28–29Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Riminibus FlixBus 421
6h 50m€30–50Drive 405.5 km
- Drive from Lugano to Riminicar 405.5 km
4h€72–103Train, fly
- Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane LIN - AOI
- Take the train from Falconara Marittima to Riminitrain
6h 22m€113–417Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Riminitrain Fr
4h 39m€62–173
Lugano to Rimini by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Rimini is to bus via Covignano - Farmacia which costs €28 - €30 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Rimini is to drive which takes 4h and costs €70 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Rimini. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Rimini. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Rimini via Milano Centrale and Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Lugano and Rimini is 400 km. The road distance is 405.5 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Rimini without a car is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 4h 25m and costs €70 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Lugano to Rimini, including transfers.
Lugano to Rimini bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Rimini train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Rimini is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 4h 25m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Rimini, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Rimini via Milano Centrale and Reggio Emilia Av in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Rimini once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- dat.dk
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–130
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lugano to Rimini
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Rimini bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rimini station.
Lugano to Rimini train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Rimini is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Lugano to Rimini.
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