There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Mels 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 Arth
best- Take the train from Lugano to Arth-Goldautrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Rapperswil SGtrain Vae
- Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Melstrain S17
4h 2mCHF 44–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
4h 13mCHF 16–77Drive 172.2 km
- Drive from Lugano to Melscar 172.2 km
2hCHF 29–42Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Sarganstrain Rjx
4h 4mCHF 58–121
Lugano to Mels by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Mels is to bus which costs SFr 15 - SFr 80 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Mels is to drive which takes 2h and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Mels. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona, Stazione and arriving at Mels, Verrucano via Sargans, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Mels. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Mels via Arth-Goldau and Rapperswil SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Lugano and Mels is 227 km. The road distance is 172.2 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Mels without a car is to train via Arth which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Lugano to Mels, including transfers.
Lugano to Mels bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Bellinzona, Stazione station.
Lugano to Mels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Mels is to train via Arth which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 80 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Mels, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lugano to Mels via Arth-Goldau and Rapperswil SG in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, PostAuto AG operates a bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostation hourly. Tickets cost CHF 9–14 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
Train from Lugano to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Rapperswil SG to Mels
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–25
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Mels bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Chur, Postautostation.
Lugano to Mels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Mels is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Lugano to Mels.
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