There are 5 ways to get from Rimini to Lake Maggiore by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
4h 55m€46–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzonabus
8h 13m€35–39Bus via Lugano
- Take the bus from Rimini to Luganobus FlixBus 421
7h 53m€39–86Drive 416.4 km
- Drive from Rimini to Stresacar 416.4 km
4h 1m€67–96Train
- Take the train from Rimini to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 32m€70–176
Rimini to Lake Maggiore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Lake Maggiore is to bus which costs €35 - €39 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Rimini to Lake Maggiore is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Rimini to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Lugano, Stazione via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Rimini to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Locarno via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Rimini and Lake Maggiore is 434 km. The road distance is 416.4 km.
The best way to get from Rimini to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 55m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Rimini to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.
Rimini to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rimini station.
Rimini to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Rimini station.
The best way to get from Rimini to Lake Maggiore is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 55m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Lugano, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Rimini, Italy and Lake Maggiore, Italy?
You can take a train from Rimini to Locarno via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rimini to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rimini to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Rimini to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.
Rimini to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rimini to Lake Maggiore is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Rimini to Lake Maggiore.
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