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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from St. Gallen to Lugano

Composite routes from St. Gallen to Lugano

Cheapest
2 h 52 min
Car
232 km.
from $12

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
1h 55m
3 times a day
$13.04–$19.57
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 2
Swiss
Website
Ethiopian Airlines
Website
Swiss
Website
55 min
Every day
$141.30–$869.57
Ethiopian Airlines
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$152.17–$271.74
Train operators
Found: 6
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
Trenord
Website
Südostbahn
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
SBB GmbH
Website
RegioJet
Website
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
47 min
Once daily
$22.83–$33.70
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
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Trenord
Website
1h 35m
Hourly
$5.98–$8.15
+39 02 7249 4494
+39 02 7249 4494
[email protected]
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Südostbahn
Website
1h 40m
Hourly
+41 58 580 70 70
+41 58 580 70 70
[email protected]
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
1h 9m
Hourly
$48.91–$86.96
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
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SBB GmbH
Website
1h 10m
Once daily
$11.96–$15.22
+49 (0) 7531 915109
+49 (0) 7531 915109
[email protected]
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RegioJet
Website
4h 5m
Once a week
$17.39–$27.17
+420 222 222 221
+420 222 222 221
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Lugano is to bus which costs $17.39 - $27.17 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $46.74 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between St. Gallen and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse and arriving at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between St. Gallen and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from St. Gallen to Lugano. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen and arriving at Lugano via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from St. Gallen to Lugano?

The distance between St. Gallen and Lugano is 230 km. The road distance is 247.7 km.

How do I travel from St. Gallen to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from St. Gallen to Lugano?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from St. Gallen to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Gallen to Lugano bus from?

St. Gallen to Lugano bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.

Where do I catch the St. Gallen to Lugano train from?

St. Gallen to Lugano train services, operated by Südostbahn, depart from St. Gallen station.

Train or bus from St. Gallen to Lugano?

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Lugano is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17.39 - $27.17 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the St. Gallen to Lugano bus arrive?

St. Gallen to Lugano bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.

Where does the St. Gallen to Lugano train arrive?

St. Gallen to Lugano train services, operated by Südostbahn, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from St. Gallen to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Gallen to Lugano is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from St. Gallen to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Gallen to Lugano?

Book your St. Gallen to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from St. Gallen to Lugano?

Book your St. Gallen to Lugano bus tickets online with Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5788+ hotels available in Lugano. Prices start at $59.45 per night.
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