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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Luthern is to rideshare which costs SFr 9 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Luthern is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Luthern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Luthern?

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.

How far is it from Lugano to Luthern?

The distance between Lugano and Luthern is 160 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Luthern without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 80.

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

The train from Lugano to Luzern takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Luthern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Luthern train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Luthern?

The best way to get from Lugano to Luthern is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 14 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Lugano to Luthern bus arrive?

Lugano to Luthern bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where does the Lugano to Luthern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Luthern is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Lugano to Luthern.

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

Book your Lugano to Luthern train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Luthern?

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Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 620+ hotels available in Luthern.

Can I share a ride from Lugano to Luthern?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lugano and Luthern. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Luthern by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, 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 / ...
1h 39m
CHF 35–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus RegioJet 22
2h 20m
CHF 8–14
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Lugano to Lucernerideshare 167.4 km
2h 17m
CHF 9
Drive 167.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Lutherncar 167.8 km
1h 51m
CHF 27–39

Lugano to Luthern by train

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Distance: 159.9 km
Duration: 1h 39m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Luzern every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–95 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse once a week. Tickets cost CHF 8–14 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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