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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Mels is to bus which costs SFr 15 - SFr 90 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Mels is to drive which takes 2h and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Mels?

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.

How far is it from Lugano to Mels?

The distance between Lugano and Mels is 227 km. The road distance is 172.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Mels without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Lugano to Mels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Mels train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Mels?

The best way to get from Lugano to Mels is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 90 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Lugano to Mels train arrive?

Lugano to Mels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Mels?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Mels is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Lugano to Mels.

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

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Where can I stay near Mels?

There are 585+ hotels available in Mels.

Lugano to Mels - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 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
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Arth-Goldautrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Rapperswil SGtrain Vae
3. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Melstrain S17
4h 2m
CHF 45–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
4h 13m
CHF 16–88
Drive 172.2 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Melscar 172.2 km
2h
CHF 28–40

Lugano to Mels by train

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Distance: 227.4 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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 Schweiz AG operates a bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostation hourly. Tickets cost CHF 9–14 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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