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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Riga is to bus via Prague which costs $60 - $100 and takes 40h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Riga is to train and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $65 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Riga?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Riga station. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Riga, Bus Station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.

How far is it from Lugano to Riga?

The distance between Lugano and Riga is 1722 km. The road distance is 2074.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Riga without a car is to train and bus via Berlin which takes 30h 22m and costs $160 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Lugano to Riga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Riga bus from?

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

Where does the Lugano to Riga bus arrive?

Lugano to Riga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

What is the time difference between Lugano and Riga?

Riga is 1h ahead of Lugano. It is currently 8:10 AM in Lugano and 9:10 AM in Riga.

Can I drive from Lugano to Riga?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Riga is 2074 km. It takes approximately 20h 29m to drive from Lugano to Riga.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Riga?

Book your Lugano to Riga bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Riga?

There are 1861+ hotels available in Riga.

Lugano to Riga - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Lugano to Riga by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

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

Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane MXP - RIX
6h 48m
$67–279
Bus via Prague
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus RegioJet 22
2. Take the bus from Praha to Riia lennujaambus 000318
40h 31m
$64–96
Train, bus via Berlin
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 11 / ...
4. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Riga, Bus Stationbus
30h 22m
$162–481
Drive 2,074.2 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Rigacar 2,074.2 km
20h 29m
$419–604
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane ZRH - RIX
7h
$156–383
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane LIN - RIX
9h 30m
$110–315
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane BGY - RIX
7h 26m
$108–318
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Munich central bus stationbus N76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Riga, Bus Stationbus N1230
34h
$94–194
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Rīgabus
37h 14m
$221–284
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lugano to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rigacar
24h 46m
$434–1,462

Lugano to Riga by train and bus

19Weekly Services

30h 22mAverage Duration

$162Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,722.2 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Riga, Latvia?

You can take a bus from Lugano to Riga, Bus Station via Munich central bus station in around 34h.

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