Rome2Rio

How to get fromPiran to Luganoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, car ferry, ferry, or shuttle

Find Transport to Lugano

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Piran to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, car ferry, ferry, 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.

  1. Train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    6h 35m
    CHF 82–183

  2. Bus via Venice

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portorož to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus bus 419 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Venice Mestre to Luganobus bus FlixBus 401
    12h 27m
    CHF 38–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portorož to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Malpensa Airport - Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus bus
    10h 58m
    CHF 684–1,930

  4. Drive 492.2 km

    1. Drive from Piran to Luganocar car 492.2 km
    5h 27m
    CHF 82–119

  5. Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane TRS - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    9h 8m
    CHF 92–349

  6. Car ferry, line 2 ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Piran to Port of Venicecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Tronchetto "B" to Ferrovia "B"ferry ferry 2 / ...
    3. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Luganotrain train Ec
    9h 3m
    CHF 150–200

  7. Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane plane TRS - GOA
    2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    8h 52m
    CHF 111–338

  8. Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane VCE - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    8h 51m
    CHF 158–1,002

  9. Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LJU - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    8h 30m
    CHF 243–542

Piran to Lugano by car ferry, ferry, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 150Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Piran to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 508.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Piran, Slovenia and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Piran to Lugano via Trieste Centrale and Milano Centrale in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piran to Lugano via Portorož, Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor, Malpensa Airport - Terminal 2, and Milan in around 10h 58m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

More Questions & Answers