There are 4 ways to get from Interlaken 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 Interlaken Ost to Luzerntrain Lix / ...
- Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
4h 31mCHF 77–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus
5h 23mCHF 29–37Drive 186.2 km
- Drive from Interlaken to Luganocar 186.2 km
2h 23mCHF 32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Meiringen, Bahnhof to Göschenen, Bahnhofbus 162
- Take the train from Göschenen to Cadenazzotrain Ir46 / ...
5h 56mCHF 37–63
Interlaken to Lugano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Interlaken to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.
No, there is no direct bus from Interlaken to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Interlaken Sonnenhof and arriving at Lugano Stazione via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Interlaken Ost and arriving at Lugano via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Interlaken and Lugano is 232 km. The road distance is 186.2 km.
The best way to get from Interlaken to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Interlaken to Lugano, including transfers.
Interlaken to Lugano bus services, operated by Shuttler, depart from Interlaken Sonnenhof station.
Interlaken to Lugano train services, operated by Zentralbahn, depart from Interlaken Ost station.
The best way to get from Interlaken to Lugano is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Interlaken, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Interlaken Ost to Lugano via Luzern in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Lugano Stazione via Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Zürich Hbf in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +41 (0)58 668 80 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zentralbahn
Train from Interlaken Ost to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- Zentralbahn
- Phone
- +41 44 552 0807
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shuttler
Bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Zürich HB Schweizerhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–26
- Website
- Shuttler
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Booking & Getting There
Interlaken to Lugano bus services, operated by Shuttler, arrive at Zürich HB Schweizerhof station.
Interlaken to Lugano train services, operated by Zentralbahn, arrive at Luzern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to Lugano is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Interlaken to Lugano.
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