There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Gruyères by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 5 h 41 min
$108 - $197
Cheapest option
Bus • 8 h 9 min
$36 - $58
3 alternative options
Train via Zürich HB • 6 h 37 min
$113 - $206
Bus, train • 9 h 1 min
$67 - $125
Drive • 3 h 37 min
$45 - $65
Questions & Answers
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Gruyères. However, there are services departing from Lugano - Piazzale Besso and arriving at Epagny, village via Grandate - Stazione, Fribourg, gare and Bulle, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8 h 9 min.
The distance between Lugano and Gruyères is 158 km. The road distance is 345.2 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Gruyères without a car is to train which takes 5 h 41 min and costs .
It takes approximately 5 h 41 min to get from Lugano to Gruyères, including transfers.
Lugano to Gruyères bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Grandate - Stazione station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Gruyères is to train which takes 5 h 41 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8 h 9 min.
Lugano to Gruyères bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Fribourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Gruyères is 345 km. It takes approximately 3 h 37 min to drive from Lugano to Gruyères.
There are 505+ hotels available in Gruyères. Prices start at $91 USD per night.
- Distance: 98.6 miles
- Duration: 5 h 41 min
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Gruyères, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lugano to Gruyères via Luzern, Fribourg/Freiburg, Bulle, and Bulle, gare in around 5 h 41 min. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Lugano to Gruyères once a week. Tickets cost $22 - $35 and the journey takes 5 h.
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs. Swiss Railways codeshares with American Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines out of Zurich International Airport.
Contact Details
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55 - $100
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Luzern to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $75
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Bulle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12 - $22
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60 - $110
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Fribourg/Freiburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $75
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
Train from Bern to Bulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 2 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29 - $55
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Grandate - Stazione to Fribourg
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Como to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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