There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Lucerne by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
1h 39mCHF 40–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2h 20mCHF 9–15Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Lugano to Lucerne167.3 km
2h 17mCHF 9Drive 167.8 km
- Drive from Lugano to Lucernecar 167.8 km
1h 51mCHF 29–41
Lugano to Lucerne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Lucerne is to rideshare which costs SFr 9 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Lucerne is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lugano and arriving at Luzern. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Lugano and Lucerne is 160 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
The train from Lugano to Luzern takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Lugano to Lucerne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.
Lugano to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Lucerne is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 9 - SFr 15 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Lucerne, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Luzern every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 40–65 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 9–15 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
Train from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–15
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lugano to Lucerne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Lucerne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.
Lugano to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Lucerne is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Lugano to Lucerne.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lugano and Lucerne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.