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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Lugano is to fly and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 170 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 7h 26m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Lugano via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Lugano via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 1m.

How far is it from Riga to Lugano?

The distance between Riga and Lugano is 1725 km. The road distance is 2073.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Lugano without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 29h 52m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 900.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Riga to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Riga to Lugano train from?

Riga to Lugano train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train or bus from Riga to Lugano?

The best way to get from Riga to Lugano is to train which takes 34h 1m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 240 and takes 34h 20m.

Where does the Riga to Lugano bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Riga and Lugano?

Lugano is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 6:46 PM in Riga and 5:46 PM in Lugano.

Where does the Riga to Lugano train arrive?

Riga to Lugano train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Can I drive from Riga to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Lugano is 2074 km. It takes approximately 20h 22m to drive from Riga to Lugano.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6258+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Riga to Lugano by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane RIX - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 26m
CHF 58–162
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
29h 52m
CHF 245–882
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
34h 1m
CHF 260–525
Drive 2,073.9 km
1. Drive from Riga to Luganocar 2,073.9 km
20h 22m
CHF 329–474
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane RIX - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
7h 34m
CHF 134–375
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane RIX - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
9h 4m
CHF 100–244
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane RIX - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 3m
CHF 63–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus N1230
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Luganobus FlixBus N76 / ...
34h 20m
CHF 138–238
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhebus
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
36h 50m
CHF 226–451
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Riga to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Luganocar
24h 50m
CHF 339–1,116

Riga to Lugano by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

29h 52mAverage Duration

CHF 245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,725 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Lugano via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 34h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Lugano via Munich central bus station in around 34h 20m.

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