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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 53m
    CHF 408–1,305

  2. Fly to Basel, train

    cheapest
    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 21m
    CHF 50–453

  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 21m
    CHF 135–280

  4. Drive 654.5 km

    1. Drive from Zagreb to Luganocar car 654.5 km
    7h 8m
    CHF 108–156

  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. Bus via Venice

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb - Bus Station to Venice - Mestre Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Venice Mestre to Luganobus bus FlixBus 401
    13h 35m
    CHF 55–94

  8. 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 10m
    CHF 102–283

  9. 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 139–392

  10. 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 40m
    CHF 57–270

Zagreb to Lugano by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration13h 21mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 53m

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 21m. 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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