The average train between Lugano and Lachen takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Lachen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Lugano and Lachen. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Lachen at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Arth-Goldau and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Lachen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Lachen. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Lachen station via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Lugano to Lachen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Lachen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Pfäffikon SZ station.
Book your Lugano to Lachen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Lugano and Lachen is 131.7 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Lachen SZ via Arth-Goldau and Pfäffikon SZ in around 2h 45m.