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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Trieste is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Trieste is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Trieste?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Lugano Stazione and arriving at Trieste, Autostazione via Venezia and Stazione Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Lugano to Trieste?

The distance between Lugano and Trieste is 478 km. The road distance is 452.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €80 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Lugano to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Trieste bus from?

Lugano to Trieste bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Lugano Stazione station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Trieste train from?

Lugano to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Trieste?

The best way to get from Lugano to Trieste is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Venice, which costs €210 - €360 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Lugano to Trieste bus arrive?

Lugano to Trieste bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Venezia, Piazzale Roma station.

Where does the Lugano to Trieste train arrive?

Lugano to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Trieste is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Lugano to Trieste.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Trieste?

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Where can I stay near Trieste?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lugano to Trieste by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
6h 27m
€83–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Venice Mestrebus FlixBus 401
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Triestebus 977 / ...
9h 15m
€43–65
Bus via Venice
1. Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Venezia, Piazzale Romabus
2. Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Trieste, Autostazionebus
7h 30m
€213–352
Drive 452.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Triestecar 452.8 km
4h 53m
€82–118
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane LIN - TRS
4h 56m
€75–228
Train via Venice
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centraletrain Re
8h 11m
€89–149
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane MXP - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
8h 22m
€236–497
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
6h 53m
€319–631

Lugano to Trieste by train

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 477.8 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Trieste, Italy?

You can take a train from Lugano to Trieste Centrale via Milano Centrale in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Stazione to Trieste, Autostazione via Venezia, Piazzale Roma, Venezia, Stazione MESTRE FS C4, and Stazione Mestre in around 7h 30m.

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