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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Lugano is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Lugano via Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lugano via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Lugano?

The distance between Heidelberg and Lugano is 523 km. The road distance is 505.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Heidelberg to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Lugano train from?

Heidelberg to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Lugano?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Lugano is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Lugano bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Lugano train arrive?

Heidelberg to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Lugano is 505 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Heidelberg to Lugano.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Lugano?

Book your Heidelberg to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Heidelberg to Lugano - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
6h 54m
CHF 47–431
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Luganobus FlixBus N474
8h 59m
CHF 36–67
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
6h 55m
CHF 80–259
Drive 505.1 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Luganocar 505.1 km
4h 49m
CHF 84–121
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus
10h 7m
CHF 82–137
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
5h 38m
CHF 153–431
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
5h 46m
CHF 169–508
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 25m
CHF 70–238
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane STR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 38m
CHF 81–235
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 51m
CHF 51–201
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
7h 22m
CHF 139–582

Heidelberg to Lugano by train

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Distance: 522.9 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Lugano via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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