There are 3 ways to get from Canton of Lucerne to Lugano by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
1h 40mCHF 50–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2h 15mCHF 5–9Drive 168.5 km
- Drive from Lucerne to Luganocar 168.5 km
1h 51mCHF 28–40
Canton of Lucerne to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canton of Lucerne to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 5 - SFr 9 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Canton of Lucerne to Lugano is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luzern and arriving at Lugano. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Canton of Lucerne and Lugano is 160 km. The road distance is 168.5 km.
The best way to get from Canton of Lucerne to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160.
The train from Luzern to Lugano takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Canton of Lucerne to Lugano bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.
Canton of Lucerne to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
The best way to get from Canton of Lucerne to Lugano is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 5 - SFr 9 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Luzern to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–160 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 12–17 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Zlatan Prevoz doo also services this route once a week.
Train from Luzern to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–160
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–17
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italian Lakes: Getting around by train
Read the travel guide
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Canton of Lucerne to Lugano bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.
Canton of Lucerne to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canton of Lucerne to Lugano is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Canton of Lucerne to Lugano.
Book your Canton of Lucerne to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Canton of Lucerne to Lugano bus tickets online with Distribusion.
There are 7240+ hotels available in Lugano.