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How to get fromLugano to Riva del Gardaby train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Riva del Garda by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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  1. Train via Verona

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Roveretotrain train Fr
    4h 50m
    €57–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Verona - Stazione FS to Gardabus bus 164
    3. Take the bus from Garda to Riva del Gardabus bus 484
    6h 45m
    €15–22

  3. Bus via Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)

    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Bergamobus bus FlixBus 024
    2. Take the bus from Bergamo to Roveretobus bus 407
    6h 39m
    €27–45

  4. Drive 213.8 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Riva del Gardacar car 213.8 km
    3h 12m
    €38–54

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train Re80
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roveretotrain train Fr
    5h 40m
    €59–150

Lugano to Riva del Garda by train and bus

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Riva del Garda, Italy?

You can take a train from Lugano to Riva Del G. Htl Liberty via Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, Rovereto, and Rovereto. Staz. Fs in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Riva Del G. Htl Liberty via Bergamo, Rovereto, and Rovereto. Staz. Fs in around 6h 39m.

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