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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Glacier Express to Lugano

Composite routes from Glacier Express to Lugano

Cheapest
1 h 57 min
Car
152 km.
from $8
Other
4 h 31 min
Train, Bus
88 km.
from $56.61
5 h 54 min
87 km.
from $244.37

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 3
Südostbahn
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
Rhätische Bahn
Website
Südostbahn
Website
1h 37m
Hourly
+41 58 580 70 70
+41 58 580 70 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
1h 14m
Hourly
$43.48–$81.52
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
Call
Rhätische Bahn
Website
1h 2m
Hourly
$21.74–$26.09
+41 81 288 65 65
+41 81 288 65 65
Call
Bus operators
Found: 1
Swiss PostAuto
Website
Swiss PostAuto
Website
1h 45m
Hourly
$8.70–$13.04
+41 584483500
+41 584483500
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Glacier Express to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Glacier Express to Lugano is to bus which costs $21.74 - $29.35 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glacier Express to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Glacier Express to Lugano is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $30.43 - $44.57 .

Is there a direct train between Glacier Express and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Glacier Express to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Preda and arriving at Lugano via Chur and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Glacier Express to Lugano?

The distance between Glacier Express and Lugano is 159 km. The road distance is 153.6 km.

How do I travel from Glacier Express to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Glacier Express to Lugano without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $33.70 - $45.65 .

How long does it take to get from Glacier Express to Lugano?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Glacier Express to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glacier Express to Lugano train from?

Glacier Express to Lugano train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, depart from Preda station.

Train or bus from Glacier Express to Lugano?

The best way to get from Glacier Express to Lugano is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $21.74 - $29.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130.43 - $228.26 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Glacier Express to Lugano train arrive?

Glacier Express to Lugano train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, arrive at Chur station.

Can I drive from Glacier Express to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Glacier Express to Lugano is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Glacier Express to Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5729+ hotels available in Lugano. Prices start at $60.67 per night.
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