There are 4 ways to get from Samnaun to Lugano by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Samnaun-Dorf, Post to Scuol-Tarasp, staziunbus 921
- Take the train from Scuol-Tarasp to Samedantrain R15 / ...
- Take the bus from St. Moritz, Bahnhof to Cassarate, Monte Brèbus 631
7h 55mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Samnaun-Dorf, Post to Scuol-Tarasp, staziunbus 921
- Take the bus from St. Moritz, Bahnhof to Cassarate, Monte Brèbus 631
8h 43mCHF 15–21Train
- Take the train from Landeck-Zams to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
8h 4mCHF 93–153Drive 220.4 km
- Drive from Samnaun to Luganocar 220.4 km
3h 44mCHF 43–62
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Samnaun to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 21 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Samnaun to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Samnaun to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Samnaun-Dorf, Post and arriving at Cassarate, Monte Brè via Scuol-Tarasp, staziun, Zernez, staziun and St. Moritz, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Samnaun to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Pfunds, Kajetansbrücke and arriving at Lugano via Landeck-Zams and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Samnaun and Lugano is 226 km. The road distance is 220.4 km.
The best way to get from Samnaun to Lugano without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Samnaun to Lugano, including transfers.
Samnaun to Lugano bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Samnaun-Dorf, Post station.
Samnaun to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Landeck-Zams station.
The best way to get from Samnaun to Lugano is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 21 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Samnaun, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Samnaun-Dorf, Post to Lugano via Pfunds, Kajetansbrücke, Pfunds, Kajetansbrücke, Landeck-Zams Bahnhof A, Landeck-Zams, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Samnaun-Dorf, Post to Cassarate, Monte Brè via Scuol-Tarasp, staziun, Zernez, staziun, and St. Moritz, Bahnhof in around 8h 43m.
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- railservice@rhb.ch
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
Train from Scuol-Tarasp to Samedan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Landeck-Zams to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 49
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Samnaun-Dorf, Post to Scuol-Tarasp, staziun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from St. Moritz, Bahnhof to Cassarate, Monte Brè
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–14
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Samnaun-Dorf, Post to Scuol-Tarasp, staziun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from St. Moritz, Bahnhof to Cassarate, Monte Brè
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–14
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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Booking & Getting There
Samnaun to Lugano bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Scuol-Tarasp, staziun station.
Samnaun to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Samnaun to Lugano is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Samnaun to Lugano.
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