What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Hamburg central bus station and arriving at Lugano Stazione via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Lugano via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Lugano?

The distance between Hamburg and Lugano is 1069 km. The road distance is 1032 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 1100.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Lugano?

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Hamburg to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Lugano bus from?

Hamburg to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Lugano train from?

Hamburg to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Lugano?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Lugano is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 16h 40m.

Where does the Hamburg to Lugano bus arrive?

Hamburg to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Hamburg to Lugano train arrive?

Hamburg to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Lugano is 1032 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Hamburg to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Lugano?

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There are 11 ways to get from Hamburg to Lugano by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
10h 35m
CHF 291–1,045
Fly Hamburg Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane HAM - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 23m
CHF 53–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N24
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus
16h 40m
CHF 76–121
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
14h 18m
CHF 105–307
Drive 1,032 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Luganocar 1,032 km
9h 6m
CHF 173–249
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazionebus
12h 41m
CHF 167–535
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Luganocar
12h 52m
CHF 136–175
Fly Hamburg Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane HAM - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 44m
CHF 109–313
Fly Hamburg Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
6h 26m
CHF 136–393
Fly Hamburg Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
8h 10m
CHF 67–494
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
7h 54m
CHF 198–626

Hamburg to Lugano by train

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Distance: 1,069.4 km
Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Lugano via Basel SBB in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg central bus station to Lugano Stazione via Zurich Bus Station and Zürich Hbf in around 16h 40m.

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