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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 11 - SFr 23 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lugano is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Lugano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lugano. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Zurich to Lugano?

The distance between Zurich and Lugano is 177 km. The road distance is 205.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 75.

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

The train from Zürich HB to Lugano takes 1h 53m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lugano bus from?

Zurich to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Lugano?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lugano is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 23 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Lugano bus arrive?

Zurich to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Zurich to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lugano is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Zurich to Lugano.

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

Book your Zurich to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Lugano?

Book your Zurich to Lugano bus tickets online with FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5889+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich 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 Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
1h 53m
CHF 13–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lugano421 / ...
2h 40m
CHF 11–23
Drive 205.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Lugano205.5 km
2h 19m
CHF 33–48
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
4h 28m
CHF 72–194

Zurich to Lugano by train

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177 km
Duration: 1h 53m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 40–75 and the journey takes 1h 53m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lugano 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 16–23 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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