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How to get fromRijeka to Luganoby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rijeka to Lugano by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rijeka to Luganobus bus
    7h 15m
    CHF 102

  2. Drive  525.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rijeka to Luganocar car 525.7 km
    5h 49m
    CHF 88–127

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus bus
    2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    8h 29m
    CHF 163–274

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus bus
    2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane TRS - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    7h 3m
    CHF 148–330

  5. Bus, train via Venice

    1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus bus
    2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Luganotrain train Ec
    10h 39m
    CHF 178–299

  6. Bus via Venice

    1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Venice Mestre to Luganobus bus
    11h 57m
    CHF 307–499

Rijeka to Lugano by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Rijeka, Croatia and Lugano, Switzerland?

Zelic Reisen operates a bus from Rijeka to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 102 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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