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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Erlangen and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Erlangen station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Erlangen train station and arriving at Lugano via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Lugano via Hauptbahnhof, Singen and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Lugano?

The distance between Erlangen and Lugano is 632 km. The road distance is 532.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Erlangen to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Lugano bus from?

Erlangen to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nuremberg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Lugano train from?

Erlangen to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erlangen station.

Train or bus from Erlangen to Lugano?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Lugano is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Erlangen to Lugano bus arrive?

Erlangen to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Erlangen to Lugano train arrive?

Erlangen to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Lugano is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Erlangen to Lugano.

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

Book your Erlangen to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6242+ hotels available in Lugano.

Erlangen to Lugano - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Erlangen to Lugano by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
8h 56m
CHF 105–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Luganobus N76
9h 10m
CHF 34–55
Drive 532.1 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Luganocar 532.1 km
5h 34m
CHF 84–121
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane NUE - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 50m
CHF 68–201
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nuremberg Hbf to Munich Airport Terminal Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus RegioJet 22
12h 45m
CHF 62–120
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
6h 51m
CHF 150–307
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
7h 35m
CHF 168–336
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 37m
CHF 82–221
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MUC - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
7h 50m
CHF 93–274
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 25m
CHF 89–223
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane STR - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 49m
CHF 126–293

Erlangen to Lugano by train

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Distance: 631.9 km
Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Erlangen to Lugano via Hauptbahnhof, Singen, and Zürich HB in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–50 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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