The average train between Lugano and Zurich takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Lugano to Zurich. 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 Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:27 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lugano station and arriving at Zurich station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
Lugano to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Lugano to Zurich train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Lugano and Zurich is 154.1 km. The road distance is 177 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 55–170 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route hourly.
