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 19 - SFr 29 and takes 3h 19m.

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 41m 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 90.

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 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 29 and takes 3h 19m.

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 41m 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 724+ 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

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Lugano to Stans by train

75Weekly 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 35–70 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Lugano to Lucerne twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 13–19 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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