There are 5 ways to get from Riva del Garda to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train via Verona
best- Take the train from Rovereto to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 51mCHF 49–127Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Riva del Garda to Gardabus 484
- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Re6
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 44mCHF 18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Rovereto to Bergamobus 407
- Take the bus from Bergamo to Luganobus FlixBus 024
7h 1mCHF 24–42Drive 215 km
- Drive from Riva del Garda to Luganocar 215 km
3h 13mCHF 36–51Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Rovereto to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
5h 38mCHF 53–128
Riva del Garda to Lugano by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riva del Garda to Lugano is to bus and train which costs SFr 18 - SFr 26 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Riva del Garda to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Riva del Garda to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Riva Del G. Viale Martiri and arriving at Lugano via Rovereto and Bergamo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Riva del Garda to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Rovereto and arriving at Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Riva del Garda and Lugano is 309 km. The road distance is 215 km.
The best way to get from Riva del Garda to Lugano without a car is to train via Verona which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Riva del Garda to Lugano, including transfers.
Riva del Garda to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rovereto station.
Riva del Garda to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Rovereto station.
The best way to get from Riva del Garda to Lugano is to train via Verona which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Riva del Garda, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Riva Del G. Viale Martiri to Lugano via Rovereto. Staz. Fs, Rovereto, Verona Porta Nuova, and Milano Centrale in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riva Del G. Viale Martiri to Lugano via Rovereto. Staz. Fs, Rovereto, and Bergamo in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rovereto to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–19
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–40
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rovereto to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rovereto to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rovereto to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Rovereto to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–16
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 21–30
- 2nd Class
- CHF 26–35
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–11
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rovereto to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bergamo to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 045 805 7922
- [email protected]
- Website
- atv.verona.it
Bus from Riva del Garda to Garda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Schedules at
- atv.verona.it
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More Questions & Answers
Riva del Garda to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.
Riva del Garda to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riva del Garda to Lugano is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Riva del Garda to Lugano.
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