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 50 - SFr 230 and takes 7h 54m.

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 27m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190.

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.

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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 29h 52m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m 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 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 10:04 AM in Riga and 9:04 AM in Lugano.

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 6297+ 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
best
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 27m
CHF 57–188
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
cheapest
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
7h 54m
CHF 52–227
Bus, train via Frankfurt am Main
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 265–423
Drive 2,073.9 km
1. Drive from Riga to Luganocar 2,073.9 km
20h 22m
CHF 329–475
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 40m
CHF 134–334
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 24m
CHF 99–244
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jelgava, station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Basel SBBtrain 12
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
31h 45m
CHF 202–279
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 125–218
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhebus
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Zürichbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
38h 40m
CHF 128–259
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

15Weekly Services

29h 52mAverage Duration

CHF 265Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,725 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Lugano via Munich central bus station in around 34h 20m.

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