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

The cheapest way to get from Piran to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Piran to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Piran and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Piran to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Piran and arriving at Lugano via Portorož and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from Piran to Lugano?

The distance between Piran and Lugano is 513 km. The road distance is 490.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Piran to Lugano without a car is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 85.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Piran to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Piran to Lugano bus from?

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

Train or bus from Piran to Lugano?

The best way to get from Piran to Lugano is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Piran to Lugano bus arrive?

Piran to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Can I drive from Piran to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Piran to Lugano is 490 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Piran to Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Piran to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, plane, train, car ferry, or ferry

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 Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 11m
CHF 82–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portorož to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 42m
CHF 31–81
Drive 490.4 km
1. Drive from Piran to Luganocar 490.4 km
5h 28m
CHF 76–110
Shuttle to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Trieste Centraleshuttle
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 54m
CHF 99–322
Car ferry, line 2 ferry, train via Milan
1. Take the car ferry from Piran to Venice Troncetto ferrycarferry
2. Take the ferry from Tronchetto "B" to Ferrovia "B"ferry 2 / ...
3. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 15m
CHF 143–200
Car ferry, line 2 ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Piran to Port of Venicecarferry
2. Take the ferry from Tronchetto "B" to Ferrovia "B"ferry 2 / ...
3. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Luganotrain Ec
8h 58m
CHF 142–187
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane TRS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
9h 37m
CHF 68–329
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
8h 51m
CHF 148–569
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LJU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
8h 30m
CHF 229–459
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Milano Centrale Stationshuttle
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re 80
7h 49m
CHF 51–618

Piran to Lugano by car ferry, ferry, and train

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8h 58mAverage Duration

CHF 142Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 513.2 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Piran to Lugano via Trieste Centrale, Venezia Mestre, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piran to Lugano via Portorož and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 10h 42m.

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