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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Skopje is to bus via Bellinzona which costs $65 - $150 and takes 18h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Skopje is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $130 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Skopje?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Skopje. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona and arriving at Skopje, Transporten Centar via Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.

How far is it from Lugano to Skopje?

The distance between Lugano and Skopje is 1211 km. The road distance is 1469.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Skopje without a car is to bus via Bellinzona which takes 18h 33m and costs $65 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Lugano to Skopje, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Skopje bus from?

Lugano to Skopje bus services, operated by Fertours, depart from Bellinzona station.

Where does the Lugano to Skopje bus arrive?

Lugano to Skopje bus services, operated by Fertours, arrive at Pristina station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Skopje?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Skopje is 1469 km. It takes approximately 14h 31m to drive from Lugano to Skopje.

Where can I stay near Skopje?

There are 1810+ hotels available in Skopje.

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

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

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Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane MXP - SKP
6h 1m
$137–403
Bus via Bellinzona
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
18h 33m
$66–144
Drive 1,469.4 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Skopjecar 1,469.4 km
14h 31m
$297–428
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane ZRH - SKP
6h 32m
$222–474
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
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 Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane BGY - SKP
6h 31m
$140–404
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiasso to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
18h 37m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
23h 11m
$103–223
Bus via Lugano
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
25h 16m
$136–199

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) flights

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,211.4 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Skopje, North Macedonia?

You can take a train from Lugano to Skopje, Transporten Centar via Bellinzona, Bellinzona, and Pristina in around 18h 33m.

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