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

The cheapest way to get from Lachen to Lugano is to drive which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lachen to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct train between Lachen and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Lachen to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Lachen SZ and arriving at Lugano via Pfäffikon SZ and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Lachen to Lugano?

The distance between Lachen and Lugano is 174 km. The road distance is 185.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lachen to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Lachen to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lachen to Lugano train from?

Lachen to Lugano train services, operated by Südostbahn, depart from Pfäffikon SZ station.

Train or bus from Lachen to Lugano?

The best way to get from Lachen to Lugano is to train which takes 3h and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Lachen to Lugano train arrive?

Lachen to Lugano train services, operated by Südostbahn, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Lachen to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Lachen to Lugano is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Lachen to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

Lachen to Lugano - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lachen 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 Pfäffikon SZ to Arth-Goldautrain Vae
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Luganotrain Ec / ...
3h
Drive 185.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lachen to Luganocar 185.3 km
2h 16m
CHF 29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus RegioJet 22
4h 46m
CHF 31–41
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
5h 3m
CHF 88–203
Train via Cadenazzo
1. Take the train from Pfäffikon SZ to Arth-Goldautrain Vae
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Cadenazzotrain Ir46 / ...
5h 12m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

35Weekly Planes

58 minAverage Duration

CHF 57Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lachen to Lugano.

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Distance: 173.7 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Lachen, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lachen SZ to Lugano via Pfäffikon SZ and Arth-Goldau in around 3h. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once a week. Tickets cost CHF 11–18 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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