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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 12m.

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 41m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Stuttgart and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart and arriving at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

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 58m.

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 58m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Stuttgart to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Lugano bus from?

Stuttgart to Lugano bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Stuttgart station.

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 58m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Lugano bus arrive?

Stuttgart to Lugano bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

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 41m 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?

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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 Singentrain 87
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
5h 58m
CHF 95–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Böblingen central bus station to Luganobus FlixBus 024
7h 12m
CHF 29–50
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 13m
Drive 405.5 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Luganocar 405.5 km
4h 41m
CHF 64–92
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
4h 50m
CHF 162–425
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane STR - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
5h 42m
CHF 74–192
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 43m
CHF 118–301
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 27m
CHF 83–249
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 44m
CHF 59–262

Stuttgart to Lugano by train

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5h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 407.2 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuttgart to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 6h 13m.

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