The average train between Zurich and Lugano takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Zurich to Lugano. 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 Zurich and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Lugano at 1:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zurich station and arriving at Lugano station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.
Zurich to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Zurich to Lugano train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zurich and Lugano is 154.1 km. The road distance is 177 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 60–170 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
