There are 5 ways to get from Rimini to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Luganotrain
4h 16mCHF 39–86Bus via Lugano Sud
cheapest- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Lugano Sudbus Senise
6h 32mCHF 25–26Bus
- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Paradisobus
6h 17mCHF 49–50Drive 406.5 km
- Drive from Rimini to Luganocar 406.5 km
3h 59mCHF 68–98Train
- Take the train from Rimini to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
4h 46mCHF 59–114
Rimini to Lugano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Lugano is to bus via Lugano Sud which costs SFr 24 - SFr 26 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rimini to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.
No, there is no direct bus from Rimini to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Arco d'Augusto and arriving at Paradiso via Rimini Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Rimini to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Lugano via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Rimini and Lugano is 400 km. The road distance is 406.5 km.
The best way to get from Rimini to Lugano without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 16m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Rimini to Lugano, including transfers.
Rimini to Lugano bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, depart from Rimini Nord station.
Rimini to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Rimini station.
The best way to get from Rimini to Lugano is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 16m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 48 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Rimini, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Rimini to Lugano via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, Bartolini Turismo operates a bus from Rimini Nord to Paradiso once a week. Tickets cost CHF 47 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–24
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Rimini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0825-26416
- [email protected]
- Website
- bartolinipullman.it
Bus from Rimini Nord to Paradiso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 47
- Schedules at
- bartolinipullman.it
- Phone
- +390975 343195
- [email protected]
- Website
- ventrebus.com
Bus from Rimini Nord to Lugano Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 23
- Schedules at
- ventrebus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Rimini to Lugano bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, arrive at Paradiso station.
Rimini to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rimini to Lugano is 406 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Rimini to Lugano.
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