There are 8 ways to get from Rimini to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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 Ec
4h 7mCHF 60–189Bus via Lugano Sud
cheapest- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Lugano Sudbus Senise
6h 32mCHF 26–27Bus
- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Paradisobus
6h 17mCHF 50–51Drive 406.5 km
- Drive from Rimini to Luganocar 406.5 km
3h 59mCHF 68–98Train, fly
- Take the train from Rimini to Falconara Marittimatrain
- Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AOI - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 11mCHF 107–405Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Rimini to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 40mCHF 56–154Train #2 (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Rimini to Luganotrain Ec
5h 36mCHF 80–130Bus #2
- Take the bus from Rimini to Luganobus FlixBus 421
6h 45mCHF 29–50
Rimini to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Lugano is to bus via Lugano Sud which costs SFr 25 - SFr 27 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.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rimini and arriving at Lugano. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rimini and arriving at Lugano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Rimini and Lugano is 396 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 7m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 7m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 49 - SFr 51 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 7m. Alternatively, Bartolini Turismo operates a bus from Rimini Nord to Paradiso once a week. Tickets cost CHF 48 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- dat.dk
Flights from Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–120
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–35
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Falconara Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–23
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–90
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- 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 48
- Schedules at
- bartolinipullman.it
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More Questions & Answers
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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