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Zurich to Lugano

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By car (205 km)
2 h 17 min
205 km.
from $11
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Rideshare
2 h 17 min
205 km.
from $7.80

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09

Gruppo Di Maio

Phone:
+39 0827 34 117
Email:
Website:
gruppodimaio.it/
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00

Airlines

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$923.91

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$260.87

Train operators

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.15

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Zürich HB to Castione-Arbedo
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$19.57

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lugano is to train which costs $15.22 - $19.57 and takes 1h 53m.

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 $15.22 - $19.57 .

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 $15.22 - $19.57 .

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 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 $15.22 - $19.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11.96 - $26.09 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 Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lugano is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m 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 5729+ hotels available in Lugano. Prices start at $60.67 per night.
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