What is the cheapest way to get from Lucerne Station to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne Station to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 5 - SFr 9 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucerne Station to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Lucerne Station to Lugano is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne Station and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luzern, Bahnhof and arriving at Lugano Stazione. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne Station and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luzern and arriving at Lugano. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Lucerne Station to Lugano?

The distance between Lucerne Station and Lugano is 160 km. The road distance is 168.7 km.

How do I travel from Lucerne Station to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Lucerne Station to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170.

How long does it take to get from Lucerne Station to Lugano?

The train from Luzern to Lugano takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Lucerne Station to Lugano bus from?

Lucerne Station to Lugano bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne Station to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne Station to Lugano?

The best way to get from Lucerne Station to Lugano is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 5 - SFr 9 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Lucerne Station to Lugano bus arrive?

Lucerne Station to Lugano bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.

Where does the Lucerne Station to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne Station to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne Station to Lugano is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Lucerne Station to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Lucerne Station to Lugano?

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
1h 40m
CHF 55–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazionebus
1h 59m
CHF 5–9
Drive 168.7 km
1. Drive from Lucerne Station to Luganocar 168.7 km
1h 52m
CHF 28–40
Bus via Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2h 25m
CHF 12–18
Train via Castione-Arbedo
1. Take the train from Luzern to Castione-Arbedotrain Ir26 / ...
3h 15m
CHF 51–98

Lucerne Station to Lugano by train

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Distance: 159.9 km
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Lucerne Station, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Luzern to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 55–170 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazione once a week. Tickets cost CHF 5–9 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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