What is the cheapest way to get from Croatia to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Croatia to Lugano is to fly and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 220 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croatia to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Croatia to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Croatia and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb and arriving at Lugano. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Croatia and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Croatia to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Lugano via Villach Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

How far is it from Croatia to Lugano?

The distance between Croatia and Lugano is 695 km. The road distance is 652.8 km.

How do I travel from Croatia to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Croatia to Lugano without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs SFr 108.

How long does it take to get from Croatia to Lugano?

The bus from Zagreb to Lugano takes 10h 5m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Croatia to Lugano bus from?

Croatia to Lugano bus services, operated by Zelic Reisen, depart from Zagreb station.

Where do I catch the Croatia to Lugano train from?

Croatia to Lugano train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Train or bus from Croatia to Lugano?

The best way to get from Croatia to Lugano is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs SFr 108. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 180 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Croatia to Lugano bus arrive?

Croatia to Lugano bus services, operated by Zelic Reisen, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Croatia to Lugano train arrive?

Croatia to Lugano train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Croatia to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Croatia to Lugano is 653 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Croatia to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Croatia to Lugano?

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

Croatia to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Croatia to Lugano by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Luganobus
10h 5m
CHF 108
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane ZAG - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 1m
CHF 33–246
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbftrain 318 / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
13h 15m
CHF 111–177
Drive 652.8 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Luganocar 652.8 km
7h 9m
CHF 103–149
Bus to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane TRS - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 57m
CHF 109–312
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus N402 / ...
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Luganotrain Ec
11h 50m
CHF 85–147
Fly Split Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane SPU - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 27m
CHF 88–278
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ZAG - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
7h 12m
CHF 134–342
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZAG - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 38m
CHF 51–211

Croatia to Lugano by bus

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Distance: 694.7 km
Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Croatia and Lugano, Switzerland?

Zelic Reisen operates a bus from Zagreb to Lugano 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 108 and the journey takes 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Lugano via Villach Hbf, Venezia Mestre, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 15m.

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