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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 10 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Zurich is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Zürich. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lugano and arriving at Zürich HB. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Lugano to Zurich?

The distance between Lugano and Zurich is 177 km. The road distance is 204.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 80.

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

The train from Lugano to Zürich HB takes 1h 53m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Zurich bus from?

Lugano to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Zurich?

The best way to get from Lugano to Zurich is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 10 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Lugano to Zurich bus arrive?

Lugano to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Lugano to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Zurich is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Lugano to Zurich.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Lugano to Zurich - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
1h 53m
CHF 35–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 30m
CHF 10–50
Drive 204.9 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Zurichcar 204.9 km
2h 19m
CHF 32–46

Lugano to Zurich by train

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Distance: 177 km
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Zurich, 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. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Zürich once daily. Tickets cost CHF 20–28 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

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