There are 6 ways to get from Ambrì to Lugano by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bellinzona
best- Take the train from Ambrì-Piotta to Bellinzonatrain Ir46 / ...
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Luganotrain S10 / ...
1h 15mCHF 21–37Line 120 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambrì, Chiesa to Biasca, Stazionebus 120
- Take the train from Biasca to Luganotrain S10 / ...
1h 42mCHF 7–26Drive 77.8 km
- Drive from Ambrì to Luganocar 77.8 km
49 minCHF 14–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambrì to Luganotaxi 77.8 km
49 minCHF 300–370Train
- Take the train from Ambrì-Piotta to Luganotrain S10
1h 17mCHF 26–40Line 120 bus, line 222 bus
- Take the bus from Ambrì, Chiesa to Biasca, Stazionebus 120
- Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 222 / ...
2h 10mCHF 7–20
Ambrì to Lugano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambrì to Lugano is to line 120 bus and line 222 bus which costs SFr 7 - SFr 20 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ambrì to Lugano is to drive which takes 49 min and costs SFr 13 - SFr 19.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambrì to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ambrì, Chiesa and arriving at Bellinzona, Stazione via Biasca, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ambrì-Piotta and arriving at Lugano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Ambrì and Lugano is 82 km. The road distance is 77.8 km.
The best way to get from Ambrì to Lugano without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 1h 15m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 40.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Ambrì to Lugano, including transfers.
Ambrì to Lugano bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Ambrì, Chiesa station.
Ambrì to Lugano train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Ambrì-Piotta station.
The best way to get from Ambrì to Lugano is to train via Bellinzona which takes 1h 15m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can line 120 bus and line 222 bus, which costs SFr 7 - SFr 20 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Ambrì, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Ambrì-Piotta to Lugano via Bellinzona in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ambrì, Chiesa to Lugano via Biasca, Stazione, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Bellinzona in around 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Ambrì-Piotta to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Ambrì, Chiesa to Biasca, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Ambrì, Chiesa to Biasca, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Biasca, Stazione to Bellinzona, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 1–3
- Website
- PostAuto AG
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- CHF 300–370
Geissenparadies Göscheneralptal
- Phone
- +41 79 545 14 52
- Website
- andermatt.swiss
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Booking & Getting There
Ambrì to Lugano bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Biasca, Stazione station.
Ambrì to Lugano train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambrì to Lugano is 78 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Ambrì to Lugano.
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