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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Lugano is to bus and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Lugano via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Lugano?

The distance between Lausanne and Lugano is 395 km. The road distance is 280.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Lugano without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 4h 46m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Lausanne to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Lugano train from?

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

Where does the Lausanne to Lugano train arrive?

Lausanne to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Lugano is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Lausanne to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 7169+ hotels available in Lugano.

Lausanne to Lugano - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lausanne to Lugano by train, bus, or car

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
4h 46m
CHF 128–379
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Milanbus FlixBus N1524
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain S50
8h 35m
CHF 31–48
Drive 280.6 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Luganocar 280.6 km
3h 54m
CHF 47–67
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Locarnotrain Ic
5h 2m
CHF 122–382

Lausanne to Lugano by train

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4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 395 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Lugano via Zürich HB in around 4h 46m.

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