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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 11 - SFr 16 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Lugano is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luzern and arriving at Lugano. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Lugano?

The distance between Lucerne and Lugano is 160 km. The road distance is 168.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 160.

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

The train from Luzern to Lugano takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Lugano bus from?

Lucerne to Lugano bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Lugano?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Lugano is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 16 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Lucerne to Lugano bus arrive?

Lucerne to Lugano bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.

Where does the Lucerne to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Lugano is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Lucerne to Lugano.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 7152+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lucerne to Lugano by train, bus, or car

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 Luzern to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
1h 40m
CHF 55–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2h 15m
CHF 11–16
Drive 168.5 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Luganocar 168.5 km
1h 51m
CHF 28–40
Train via Castione-Arbedo
1. Take the train from Luzern to Castione-Arbedotrain Ir26 / ...
3h 14m
CHF 51–96

Lucerne to Lugano by train

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Distance: 159.9 km
Duration: 1h 40m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Luzern to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 55–160 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 11–16 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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