There are 5 ways to get from Rimini to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
4h 26mCHF 59–137Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Rimini to Milanbus 426
- Take the train from Seregno to Luganotrain Re80
6h 4mCHF 37–57Drive 406.5 km
- Drive from Rimini to Luganocar 406.5 km
3h 59mCHF 64–92Train
- Take the train from Rimini to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
4h 47mCHF 48–130Bus
- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Paradisobus
6h 17mCHF 49–50
Rimini to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 48 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Rimini to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.
No, there is no direct bus from Rimini to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Arco d'Augusto and arriving at Paradiso via Rimini Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Rimini to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Lugano via Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Rimini and Lugano is 400 km. The road distance is 406.5 km.
The best way to get from Rimini to Lugano without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Rimini to Lugano, including transfers.
Rimini to Lugano bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, depart from Rimini Nord station.
Rimini to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Rimini station.
The best way to get from Rimini to Lugano is to train via Bologna which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 48 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Rimini, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Rimini to Lugano via Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, Bartolini Turismo operates a bus from Rimini Nord to Paradiso twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 46 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–30
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rimini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–75
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Rimini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–32
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–50
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Seregno to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Seregno to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rimini to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0825-26416
- INFORMAZIONI@BARTOLINIPULLMAN.IT
- Website
- bartolinipullman.it
Bus from Rimini Nord to Paradiso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 46
- Schedules at
- bartolinipullman.it
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More Questions & Answers
Rimini to Lugano bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, arrive at Paradiso station.
Rimini to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rimini to Lugano is 406 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Rimini to Lugano.
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