There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Merligen by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train via Zürich • 4h 37m
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 24m
3 alternative options
Train • 5h 54m
Bus, train • 6h 20m
Drive • 2h 34m
Lugano to Merligen by train and bus
The journey time between Lugano and Merligen is around 4h 37m and covers a distance of around 337 km. This includes an average layover time of around 55 min. Operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Trenitalia EuroCity and STI Bus AG, the Lugano to Merligen service departs from Lugano and arrives in Merligen, Beatus. Typically 146 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Lugano to Merligen is to bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 9h 24m.
The quickest way to get from Lugano to Merligen is to drive which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Merligen. However, there are services departing from Lugano, Stadio and arriving at Merligen, Beatus via Bern and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Lugano and Merligen is 121 km. The road distance is 198.2 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Merligen without a car is to train via Zürich which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Lugano to Merligen, including transfers.
Lugano to Merligen bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Lugano, Stadio station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Merligen is to train via Zürich which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 9h 24m.
Lugano to Merligen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interlaken Station East.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Merligen is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Lugano to Merligen.
- Distance: 120.9 km
- Duration: 4h 37m
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Merligen, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lugano to Merligen via Zürich HB, Thun, and Thun, Bahnhof in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Merligen via Bern, Interlaken Station East, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 9h 24m.
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 110
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Thun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 75
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Domodossola to Thun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 70
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 60
- 1st Class
- SFr 80 - SFr 110
Train from Domodossola to Thun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- 1st Class
- SFr 60 - SFr 85
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- fart@centovalli.ch
- Website
- centovalli.ch
Train from Locarno FART to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Autolinee FART
- Phone
- +41 (0)58 668 80 00
- info@zentralbahn.ch
- Website
- zentralbahn.ch
Train from Luzern to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Website
- Zentralbahn
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways
- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 50
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Lugano, Stadio to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 16 - SFr 23
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bern to Interlaken Station East
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 6 - SFr 9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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