The average train between Zurich and Lugano-Paradiso takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is an hourly train service from Zurich to Lugano-Paradiso. 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 Zurich and Lugano-Paradiso. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Lugano-Paradiso at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lugano-Paradiso. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Lugano-Paradiso station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Zurich to Lugano-Paradiso train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Lugano-Paradiso train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Zurich to Lugano-Paradiso train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zurich and Lugano-Paradiso is 156.2 km. The road distance is 179 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.