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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Lenk is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Lenk is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Lenk?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Lenk. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Lenk im Simmental via Olten, Spiez and Zweisimmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Lugano to Lenk?

The distance between Lugano and Lenk is 365 km. The road distance is 252.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Lenk without a car is to train via Olten which takes 5h 53m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Lugano to Lenk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Lenk train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Lenk?

The best way to get from Lugano to Lenk is to train via Olten which takes 5h 53m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Lugano to Lenk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Lenk?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Lenk is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Lugano to Lenk.

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

Book your Lugano to Lenk train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lenk?

There are 2028+ hotels available in Lenk.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Lenk by train (Trenitalia), 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 via Olten
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Oltentrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to Spieztrain Ic6 / ...
5h 53m
CHF 66–323
Drive 252.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lugano to Lenkcar 252.6 km
3h 23m
CHF 40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus
3. Take the bus from Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof to Zweisimmen, Bahnhofbus Ev
9h 24m
CHF 52–67
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Spieztrain Ec / ...
6h 53m
CHF 52–162

Lugano to Lenk by train

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5h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 365.4 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Lenk im Simmental via Olten, Spiez, and Zweisimmen in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lenk im Simmental via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof, Zweisimmen, Bahnhof, and Zweisimmen in around 9h 24m.

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