There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Lago Ritom 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Ambrì-Piottatrain S10
3h 28mCHF 25–37Drive 85.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Lugano to Pioracar 85.1 km
1h 3mCHF 15–21Bus, line 120 bus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Biasca, Stazionebus 222 / ...
- Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Ambrì-Piotta, Stazionebus 120
4h 1mCHF 44–105Train via Giubiasco
- Take the train from Giubiasco to Ambrì-Piottatrain Ir46 / ...
4h 3mCHF 25–38
Lugano to Lago Ritom by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Lago Ritom is to drive which costs SFr 14 - SFr 21 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Lago Ritom is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Lago Ritom. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona, Stazione and arriving at Altanca via Biasca, Stazione and Ambrì-Piotta, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Lago Ritom. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Piora via Piotta Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Lugano and Lago Ritom is 86 km. The road distance is 85.1 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Lago Ritom without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Lugano to Lago Ritom, including transfers.
Lugano to Lago Ritom bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Bellinzona, Stazione station.
Lugano to Lago Ritom train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Lago Ritom is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 120 bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Lago Ritom, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Ambrì-Piotta twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 23–35 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Lago Ritom via Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, Ambrì-Piotta, Stazione, and Altanca in around 4h 1m.
Train from Lugano to Ambrì-Piotta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Giubiasco to Ambrì-Piotta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–26
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Biasca, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Biasca, Stazione to Ambrì-Piotta, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Lago Ritom bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Biasca, Stazione station.
Lugano to Lago Ritom train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ambrì-Piotta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Lago Ritom is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Lugano to Lago Ritom.
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