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Trieste to Lugano buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Trieste and Lugano takes 11h 40m and the fastest bus takes 9h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Trieste to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 40m
Duration
513 km
Distance
CHF 48
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Trieste to Lugano bus times

Buses run twice daily between Trieste and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Trieste is at 11:35 AM which arrives into Lugano at 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus9h 30m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus13h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus9h 30m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus13h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus9h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus13h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus9h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus13h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus9h 30m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus13h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus9h 30m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus13h 50m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus9h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Trieste to Lugano? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Trieste to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 513.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Trieste to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 8h 5m.

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