The average train between Lugano and Zurich Airport (ZRH) takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH). 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 Lugano and Zurich Airport (ZRH). The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Zurich Airport (ZRH) at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH) station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Thurbo.
The distance between Lugano and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 163 km. The road distance is 187 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 55–180 and the journey takes 1h 53m.