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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Giswil is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Giswil is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Giswil?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Giswil. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Giswil via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Lugano to Giswil?

The distance between Lugano and Giswil is 188 km. The road distance is 178.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Giswil without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Lugano to Giswil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Giswil train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Giswil?

The best way to get from Lugano to Giswil is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Lugano to Giswil train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Giswil?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Giswil is 179 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Lugano to Giswil.

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

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Where can I stay near Giswil?

There are 567+ hotels available in Giswil.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Giswil 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
1. Take the train from Lugano to LuzernIc21 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to GiswilS5 / ...
2h 30m
CHF 50–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Lucerne
3h 38m
CHF 26–36
Drive 178.7 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Giswil178.7 km
1h 58m
CHF 29–42
Train via Biasca
1. Take the train from Lugano to BiascaTrenord / ...
2. Take the train from Biasca to LuzernIr26 / ...
5h

Lugano to Giswil by train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.2 km
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Giswil via Luzern in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Lugano to Lucerne twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 13–18 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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