There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Riomaggiore by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Monterossotrain Ic
5h 30m€46–81Train via Monza
cheapest- Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to Levantotrain Re13
7h 13m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to La Speziabus 1500 / ...
7h 8m€28–48Drive 309.8 km
- Drive from Lugano to Riomaggiorecar 309.8 km
3h 27m€56–81
Lugano to Riomaggiore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Riomaggiore is to train via Monza which costs €18 - €26 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Riomaggiore is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Riomaggiore. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at La Spezia Via Fiume via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Canaletto - Porto Ovest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Riomaggiore. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Riomaggiore via Milano Centrale and Monterosso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Lugano and Riomaggiore is 294 km. The road distance is 309.8 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Riomaggiore without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Lugano to Riomaggiore, including transfers.
Lugano to Riomaggiore bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Riomaggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Riomaggiore is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Riomaggiore, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Riomaggiore via Milano Centrale and Monterosso in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Riomaggiore via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, La Spezia, Canaletto - Porto Ovest, La Spezia Via Fiume, and La Spezia Centrale in around 7h 8m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Monterosso
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Riomaggiore bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Riomaggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Riomaggiore is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Lugano to Riomaggiore.
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