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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Winterthur is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 25 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Winterthur is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Winterthur?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Winterthur. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Winterthur via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Lugano to Winterthur?

The distance between Lugano and Winterthur is 204 km. The road distance is 229.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Winterthur without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Lugano to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Winterthur bus from?

Lugano to Winterthur bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Winterthur train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Lugano to Winterthur is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 25 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Lugano to Winterthur bus arrive?

Lugano to Winterthur bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Winterthur station.

Where does the Lugano to Winterthur train arrive?

Lugano to Winterthur train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Winterthur is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Lugano to Winterthur.

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

Book your Lugano to Winterthur train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Winterthur?

Book your Lugano to Winterthur bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 1259+ hotels available in Winterthur.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Winterthur by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2h 21m
CHF 42–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Winterthurbus 024
3h 35m
CHF 17–25
Drive 229.2 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Winterthurcar 229.2 km
2h 37m
CHF 36–52
Train via Zuerich Hb
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Winterthurtrain S7 / ...
2h 38m
CHF 52–95

Lugano to Winterthur by train

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2h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.7 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 40–75 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Winterthur 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 17–25 and the journey takes 3h 35m. FlixBus-eu also services this route 5 times a week.

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