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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Lugano is to train via Schaffhausen which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Lugano is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lugano via Singen and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Lugano?

The distance between Stuttgart and Lugano is 407 km. The road distance is 405.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Stuttgart to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Lugano train from?

Stuttgart to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Lugano?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Lugano is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 90 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Lugano train arrive?

Stuttgart to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Singen station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Lugano is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Stuttgart to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5810+ hotels available in Lugano.

Stuttgart to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Stuttgart to Lugano by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Hauptbahnhof to Singen87
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBIc
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
5h 57m
CHF 86–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Lugano024
7h 47m
CHF 35–88
Drive 405.5 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Lugano405.5 km
4h 38m
CHF 65–94
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)STR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lugano
4h 49m
CHF 150–303
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausen87
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich HB9 / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoEcm
6h 24m
CHF 39–70
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)STR - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
5h 52m
CHF 67–177
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)STR - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Lugano
6h 5m
CHF 103–240
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
6h 37m
CHF 79–233
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singen
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
7h 58m
CHF 114–268

Stuttgart to Lugano by train

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Distance: 407.5 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Lugano via Singen and Zürich HB in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kornwestheim to Lugano 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 29–80 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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