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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 15 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Lugano is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Lugano via Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Trieste to Lugano?

The distance between Trieste and Lugano is 478 km. The road distance is 453.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 6h 11m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Trieste to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Trieste to Lugano train from?

Trieste to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Lugano?

The best way to get from Trieste to Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 6h 11m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Trieste to Lugano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Trieste to Lugano train arrive?

Trieste to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Lugano is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Trieste to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Trieste to Lugano?

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

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

Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Trieste to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Trieste to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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 Milan
best
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 11m
CHF 56–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 402 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
7h 52m
CHF 15–57
Drive 453.4 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Luganocar 453.4 km
4h 53m
CHF 71–103
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane TRS - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
5h 9m
CHF 80–195
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Luganotrain Ec
6h 34m
CHF 74–137
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trieste Central Bus Station to Verona Viale Palladio IIIbus
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 46m
CHF 23–38
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
7h 52m
CHF 59–202
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale 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
7h 1m
CHF 146–464
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale 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
7h 43m
CHF 135–508

Trieste to Lugano by train

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6h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 478 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Lugano via Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 52m.

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