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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Interlaken is to drive which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Interlaken is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani and arriving at Interlaken Sonnenhof via Zürich HB Schweizerhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Interlaken?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Interlaken Ost via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Lugano to Interlaken?

The distance between Lugano and Interlaken is 232 km. The road distance is 186.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Interlaken without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Lugano to Interlaken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Interlaken bus from?

Lugano to Interlaken bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Interlaken train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Interlaken?

The best way to get from Lugano to Interlaken is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Lugano to Interlaken bus arrive?

Lugano to Interlaken bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lugano to Interlaken train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Interlaken?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Interlaken is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Lugano to Interlaken.

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

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Where can I stay near Interlaken?

There are 1901+ hotels available in Interlaken.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Interlaken by train (Trenitalia), 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Interlaken Osttrain Lix / ...
4h 19m
CHF 67–121
Drive 186.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lugano to Interlakencar 186.2 km
2h 22m
CHF 29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Biascatrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Biasca to Göschenentrain
3. Take the bus from Göschenen, Bahnhof to Meiringen, Bahnhofbus 162
6h 13m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 22
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Sonnenhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
6h 27m
CHF 34–43

Lugano to Interlaken by train

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Interlaken.

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Distance: 231.8 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Interlaken Ost via Luzern in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Interlaken Sonnenhof via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and Zürich HB Schweizerhof in around 6h 27m.

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