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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Stans is to bus which costs SFr 15 - SFr 24 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Stans is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Stans?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Stans. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Stans via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Lugano to Stans?

The distance between Lugano and Stans is 174 km. The road distance is 154.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Stans without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Lugano to Stans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Stans train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Stans?

The best way to get from Lugano to Stans is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 24 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Lugano to Stans train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Stans?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Stans is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Lugano to Stans.

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

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Where can I stay near Stans?

There are 817+ hotels available in Stans.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Stans 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 Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2h 11m
CHF 43–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus RegioJet 22
2h 58m
CHF 15–24
Drive 154.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Stanscar 154.8 km
1h 42m
CHF 25–36

Lugano to Stans by train

74Weekly Trains

2h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173.6 km
Duration: 2h 11m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Luzern every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–150 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 9–14 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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