There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Stäfa by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2h 32mCHF 60–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 44mCHF 21–36Drive 190.5 km
- Drive from Lugano to Stäfacar 190.5 km
2h 25mCHF 37–53Train via Lugano (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2h 36mCHF 46–91
Lugano to Stäfa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Stäfa is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Stäfa is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Stäfa. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Zürich via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Stäfa. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Stäfa via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Lugano and Stäfa is 199 km. The road distance is 190.5 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Stäfa without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Lugano to Stäfa, including transfers.
Lugano to Stäfa bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Stäfa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Stäfa is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Stäfa, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–85 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Zürich 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 15–25 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Stäfa bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Lugano to Stäfa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Stäfa is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Lugano to Stäfa.
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