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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Sierre is to drive which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Sierre is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Sierre?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Sierre. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Sierre/Siders via Locarno FART, Domodossola and Brig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Lugano to Sierre?

The distance between Lugano and Sierre is 156 km. The road distance is 173.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Sierre without a car is to train via Brig which takes 4h 38m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Lugano to Sierre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Sierre train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Sierre?

The best way to get from Lugano to Sierre is to train via Brig which takes 4h 38m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Lugano to Sierre train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Sierre?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Sierre is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Lugano to Sierre.

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

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Where can I stay near Sierre?

There are 3096+ hotels available in Sierre.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Sierre by train, 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 Brig
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Brigtrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Brig to Sierre/Siderstrain Ec / ...
4h 38m
CHF 29–76
Drive 173.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lugano to Sierrecar 173.3 km
2h 48m
CHF 28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus FlixBus N474
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus 3
5h 39m
CHF 29–47
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Sierre/Siderstrain Ec
5h 2m
CHF 36–115

Lugano to Sierre by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.3 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Sierre/Siders via Locarno FART, Domodossola, and Brig in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Sierre/Siders via Milan, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria, Domodossola, and Brig in around 5h 39m.

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