The train between Kloten and Lugano takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Kloten to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Kloten and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kloten is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Lugano at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kloten to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Kloten station and arriving at Lugano station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Kloten to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Kloten to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Kloten to Lugano train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Kloten and Lugano is 162.8 km. The road distance is 188 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 60–190 and the journey takes 1h 55m.