There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Altendorf by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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 Arth-Goldautrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Pfäffikon SZtrain Vae
2h 47mCHF 27–97Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 8mCHF 32–51Drive 181.8 km
- Drive from Lugano to Altendorfcar 181.8 km
2h 16mCHF 33–47Train via Zug
- Take the train from Lugano to Zugtrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Zug to Pfäffikon SZtrain S5
3h 48mCHF 73–113
Lugano to Altendorf by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Altendorf is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Altendorf is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Altendorf. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Altendorf, Schweizerhofplatz via Pfäffikon SZ, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Altendorf. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Altendorf via Arth-Goldau and Pfäffikon SZ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Lugano and Altendorf is 171 km. The road distance is 181.8 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Altendorf without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Lugano to Altendorf, including transfers.
Lugano to Altendorf bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Altendorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Altendorf is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Altendorf, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lugano to Altendorf via Arth-Goldau and Pfäffikon SZ in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Zürich 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 15–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
Train from Lugano to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zug to Pfäffikon SZ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 50–75
- 2nd Class
- CHF 30–45
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Lugano to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–14
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Arth-Goldau to Pfäffikon SZ
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–23
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Altendorf bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Lugano to Altendorf train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Altendorf is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Lugano to Altendorf.
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