There are 5 ways to get from Canton Ticino to Luthern by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, 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
best- Take the train from Lugano to LuzernIc21 / ...
1h 39mCHF 35–80Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lugano to Lucerne167.4 km
2h 17mCHF 9Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Lucerne
2h 40mCHF 13–19Bus via Lugano
- Take the bus from Lugano to Luzern1524
3h 12mCHF 11–22Drive 167.8 km
- Drive from Lugano to Luthern167.8 km
1h 51mCHF 27–39
Canton Ticino to Luthern by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canton Ticino to Luthern is to rideshare which costs SFr 9 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Canton Ticino to Luthern is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Lucerne. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lugano and arriving at Luzern. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Canton Ticino and Luthern is 160 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.
The best way to get from Canton Ticino to Luthern without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 80.
The train from Lugano to Luzern takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Canton Ticino to Luthern bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Lugano station.
Canton Ticino to Luthern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Canton Ticino to Luthern is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 13 - SFr 19 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Luthern, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Luzern every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–70 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Lugano to Lucerne twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 13–19 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Lugano to Lucerne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–19
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lugano to Lucerne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Canton Ticino to Luthern bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Lucerne station.
Canton Ticino to Luthern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canton Ticino to Luthern is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Canton Ticino to Luthern.
Book your Canton Ticino to Luthern train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Canton Ticino and Luthern. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















