There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Rimini by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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
4h 6m€65–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano Sud to Rimini Nordbus Senise
6h 58m€28–29Bus via Verona
- Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Rimini - Via Annibale Fadabus
6h 31m€62–91Drive 405.5 km
- Drive from Lugano to Riminicar 405.5 km
4h€74–106Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Riminitrain Fr
5h 23m€63–124
Lugano to Rimini by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Rimini is to bus 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Rimini. However, there are services departing from Lugano Stazione and arriving at Rimini - Via Annibale Fada via Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
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 Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
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 Bologna which takes 4h 6m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Lugano to Rimini, including transfers.
Lugano to Rimini bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Lugano Stazione 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 Bologna which takes 4h 6m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Verona, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Rimini, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Rimini via Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Stazione to Rimini - Via Annibale Fada via Verona Porta Nuova Station in around 6h 31m.
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)
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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 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Rimini - Via Annibale Fada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +390975 343195
- [email protected]
- Website
- ventrebus.com
Bus from Lugano Sud to Rimini Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27
- Schedules at
- ventrebus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Rimini bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova 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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