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How to get fromSplit to Luganoby plane, train, bus, ferry, train (Trenitalia), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Split to Lugano by plane, train, bus, ferry, train (Trenitalia), or car

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane SPU - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    6h 25m
    CHF 67–214

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Luganobus bus
    14h 5m
    CHF 135

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Split to Anconaferry ferry 53
    2. Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    17h 9m
    CHF 167–310

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain train 318 / ...
    3. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain train 38 / ...
    4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain train Rjx
    5. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    6. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    22h 32m
    CHF 136–270

  5. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane SPU - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    8h 1m
    CHF 68–252

  6. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane SPU - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    6h 38m
    CHF 154–329

  7. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Basel (BSL)plane plane SPU - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train
    8h 22m
    CHF 76–331

  8. Bus via Livno

    1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Livnobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Livno to Luganobus bus
    17h 50m
    CHF 135–147

  9. Drive  868.2 km

    1. Drive from Split to Luganocar car 868.2 km
    10h 8m
    CHF 146–211

Split to Lugano by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 744.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Lugano, Switzerland?

Zelic Reisen operates a bus from Split Bus Station to Lugano 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 135 and the journey takes 14h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Split to Lugano via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Venezia Mestre, and Milano Centrale in around 22h 32m.

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