There are 4 ways to get from Riomaggiore to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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 Milan (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Levanto to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
5h 50mCHF 31–60Train
cheapest- Take the train from Levanto to Como Camerlatatrain Re13
6h 21mCHF 19–37Bus
- Take the bus from La Spezia to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 1500 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 31mCHF 25–40Drive 311.5 km
- Drive from Riomaggiore to Luganocar 311.5 km
3h 28mCHF 53–76
Riomaggiore to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riomaggiore to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Riomaggiore to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.
No, there is no direct bus from Riomaggiore to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Riomaggiore Bivio and arriving at Lugano via La Spezia and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Riomaggiore to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Riomaggiore and arriving at Lugano via Levanto and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Riomaggiore and Lugano is 290 km. The road distance is 311.5 km.
The best way to get from Riomaggiore to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 5h 50m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 60.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Riomaggiore to Lugano, including transfers.
Riomaggiore to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Spezia station.
Riomaggiore to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Levanto station.
The best way to get from Riomaggiore to Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 5h 50m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 40 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Riomaggiore, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Riomaggiore to Lugano via Levanto and Milano Centrale in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riomaggiore Bivio to Lugano via Scuola Mario Fontana, La Spezia, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 31m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Levanto to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Spezia to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Riomaggiore to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Riomaggiore to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riomaggiore to Lugano is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Riomaggiore to Lugano.
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