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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Bovec is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Bovec is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Bovec?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Bovec. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Bovec Š via Milan, Venezia, Tronchetto, Trieste Airport and Avtobusna postaja Nova Gorica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Lugano to Bovec?

The distance between Lugano and Bovec is 578 km. The road distance is 479.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Bovec without a car is to bus which takes 12h 23m and costs €35 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Lugano to Bovec, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Bovec bus from?

Lugano to Bovec bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Bovec?

The best way to get from Lugano to Bovec is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Lugano to Bovec bus arrive?

Lugano to Bovec bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Bovec?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Bovec is 480 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Lugano to Bovec.

Where can I stay near Bovec?

There are 1035+ hotels available in Bovec.

Lugano to Bovec - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Lugano to Bovec by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia MestreFr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Tarvisio BoscoverdeRjx / ...
8h 5m
€63–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milan401
2. Take the bus from Milan to Venezia, Tronchetto
3. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Trieste Airport
4. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Nova Gorica to Bovec Š
12h 23m
€36–73
Drive 479.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Bovec479.8 km
5h 25m
€84–121
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)LIN - TRS
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Nova Gorica to Bovec Š
7h 59m
€97–222
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia MestreFr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste AirportRe
4. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Nova Gorica to Bovec Š
10h 9m
€46–163
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)MXP - TRS
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Nova Gorica to Bovec Š
9h 58m
€81–209
Train, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take a shuttle bus from Milano Centrale Station to Ljubljana
3. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Bovec
13h
€70–730

Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) flights

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Distance: 577.7 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Bovec, Slovenia?

You can take a train from Lugano to Bovec via Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, and Tarvisio Boscoverde in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Bovec Š via Milan, Venezia, Tronchetto, Trieste Airport, and Avtobusna postaja Nova Gorica in around 12h 23m.

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