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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Lugano is to bus via Zürich which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Lugano via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Lugano?

The distance between Winterthur and Lugano is 207 km. The road distance is 229.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Winterthur to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Winterthur to Lugano?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Lugano is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus via Zürich, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Winterthur to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Winterthur to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Lugano is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Winterthur to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

Winterthur to Lugano - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Winterthur 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 Winterthur to Zürich HBtrain S24 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2h 56m
CHF 55–101
Bus via Zürich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 25m
CHF 25–39
Drive 229.5 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Luganocar 229.5 km
2h 37m
CHF 37–53
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
4h 32m
CHF 69–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Luganobus
5h 16m
CHF 32–50

Winterthur to Lugano by train

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2h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.8 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Winterthur to Lugano via Zürich HB in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zürich to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 20–28 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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