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

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There are 10 ways to get from Zagreb to Lugano by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Stazione Mestrebus bus
    3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    9h 54m
    CHF 373–1,183

  2. Bus via Verona

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Veronabus bus N402
    2. Take the bus from Verona to Luganobus bus FlixBus 024
    12h 45m
    CHF 54–87

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain train 318 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain train 38 / ...
    3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain train Rjx
    4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    13h 22m
    CHF 133–289

  4. Drive  654.5 km

    1. Drive from Zagreb to Luganocar car 654.5 km
    7h 8m
    CHF 110–158

  5. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZAG - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    8h 10m
    CHF 56–189

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Luganobus bus
    10h 5m
    CHF 114

  7. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane ZAG - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    6h 43m
    CHF 139–381

  8. Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane ZAG - BGY
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    6h 41m
    CHF 57–278

  9. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane ZAG - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    8h 26m
    CHF 102–282

  10. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Basel (BSL)plane plane ZAG - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train
    8h 22m
    CHF 55–423

Zagreb to Lugano by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration13h 22mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 54m

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

You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Lugano via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Venezia Mestre, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 22m. Alternatively, Zelic Reisen operates a bus from Zagreb to Lugano 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 114 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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