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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Balsthal is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Balsthal is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Balsthal?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani and arriving at Balsthal, Post via Olten, Bahnhof and Oensingen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Balsthal?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Balsthal via Olten and Oensingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Lugano to Balsthal?

The distance between Lugano and Balsthal is 236 km. The road distance is 233.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Balsthal without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Lugano to Balsthal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Balsthal bus from?

Lugano to Balsthal bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., depart from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Balsthal train from?

Lugano to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Balsthal?

The best way to get from Lugano to Balsthal is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Lugano to Balsthal bus arrive?

Lugano to Balsthal bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee S.p.A., arrive at Olten Gosgerstrasse station.

Where does the Lugano to Balsthal train arrive?

Lugano to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Balsthal?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Balsthal is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Lugano to Balsthal.

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

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Lugano to Balsthal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Balsthal by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to OltenIc21 / ...
3h 28m
CHF 52–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Olten GosgerstrasseMarinoBus 251 / ...
2. Take the bus from Olten, Bahnhof to Oensingen, Bahnhof Süd505 / ...
4h 31m
CHF 26–36
Drive 233.6 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Balsthal233.6 km
2h 30m
CHF 38–55
Bus via Lugano
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Olten Station
6h 47m
CHF 27–38

Lugano to Balsthal by train

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3h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.6 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Balsthal, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Olten every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 45–85 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Balsthal, Post via Olten Gosgerstrasse, Olten, Bahnhof, Oensingen, Bahnhof Süd, and Oensingen, Bahnhof in around 4h 31m.

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