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

The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Innsbruck to Lugano is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct bus between Innsbruck and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Innsbruck to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and arriving at Lugano Stazione via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Innsbruck and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Innsbruck to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lugano via Feldkirch and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Innsbruck to Lugano?

The distance between Innsbruck and Lugano is 356 km. The road distance is 310.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Lugano without a car is to train and bus via Chur which takes 6h 32m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Innsbruck to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Lugano bus from?

Innsbruck to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Lugano train from?

Innsbruck to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Innsbruck to Lugano?

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Lugano is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 410 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Innsbruck to Lugano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Innsbruck to Lugano train arrive?

Innsbruck to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Feldkirch station.

Can I drive from Innsbruck to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Innsbruck to Lugano is 310 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Innsbruck to Lugano.

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

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Innsbruck to Lugano - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Innsbruck to Lugano by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Chur
best
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sarganstrain Rjx
2. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
6h 32m
CHF 44–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus
7h 50m
CHF 27–42
Drive 310.1 km
1. Drive from Innsbruck to Luganocar 310.1 km
4h 40m
CHF 52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Feldkirchtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Zürich HBtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
6h 53m
CHF 93–402
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Dornbirntrain Ice
2. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
9h 41m
CHF 66–108

Innsbruck to Lugano by train and bus

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6h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 356.1 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Innsbruck, Austria and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Lugano Stazione via Zurich Bus Station and Zürich Hbf in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Lugano via Feldkirch and Zürich HB in around 6h 53m.

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