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 24 - SFr 40 and takes 2h 58m.

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 60 - SFr 110.

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 60 - SFr 110.

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 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 60 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 2h 58m.

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?

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Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 1245+ 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)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2h 21m
CHF 60–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 58m
CHF 24–38
Drive 229.2 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Winterthurcar 229.2 km
2h 37m
CHF 37–53
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 55–108

Lugano to Winterthur by train

178Weekly Trains

2h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 60Cheapest 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 55–110 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Zürich twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 20–28 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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