There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Uster by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2h 17mCHF 52–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus
4hCHF 20–28Bus via Zürich
- Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 50mCHF 33–51Drive 200.7 km
- Drive from Lugano to Ustercar 200.7 km
2h 36mCHF 32–46Train via Zug
- Take the train from Lugano to Zugtrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Zug to Ustertrain S5
2h 49mCHF 66–117
Lugano to Uster by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Uster is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 29 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Uster is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Uster. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Uster via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Lugano and Uster is 196 km. The road distance is 200.7 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Uster without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Lugano to Uster, including transfers.
Lugano to Uster train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Uster is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus via Zürich, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 2h 50m.
Lugano to Uster train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Uster is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Lugano to Uster.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Uster, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–80 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Zürich once daily. Tickets cost CHF 20–28 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–55
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–90
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zug to Uster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–29
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lugano to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Lugano to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–24
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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