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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Lugano is to train and bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lugano via Schaffhausen and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Ulm to Lugano?

The distance between Ulm and Lugano is 428 km. The road distance is 353.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Ulm to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Lugano train from?

Ulm to Lugano train services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Ulm to Lugano train arrive?

Ulm to Lugano train services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), arrive at Schaffhausen station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Lugano is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Ulm to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5898+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ulm 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 Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain Re3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich HBtrain S24 / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ic2 / ...
6h 18m
CHF 86–129
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Memmingentrain Rs7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Memmingen central bus station to Luganobus 456
6h 44m
CHF 35–73
Drive 353.7 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Luganocar 353.7 km
3h 37m
CHF 57–83
Train via Friedrichshafen
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Singentrain Re3
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ic2 / ...
6h 59m
CHF 88–169

Ulm to Lugano by train

5Weekly Trains

6h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 428.2 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Lugano via Schaffhausen and Zürich HB in around 6h 18m.

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