There are 5 ways to get from Lugano-Paradiso to Lucerne by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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 Paradiso to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2h 27mCHF 33–64Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lugano to Lucerne167.3 km
2h 43mCHF 9Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 57mCHF 11–18Drive 168.8 km
- Drive from Lugano-Paradiso to Lucernecar 168.8 km
1h 52mCHF 29–41Train via Biasca
- Take the train from Lugano Paradiso to Biascatrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Biasca to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
4h 14mCHF 44–70
Lugano-Paradiso to Lucerne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano-Paradiso to Lucerne is to rideshare which costs SFr 9 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano-Paradiso to Lucerne is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano-Paradiso to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Lugano, Cassarina and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano-Paradiso to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Paradiso and arriving at Luzern via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Lugano-Paradiso and Lucerne is 162 km. The road distance is 168.8 km.
The best way to get from Lugano-Paradiso to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 65.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Lugano-Paradiso to Lucerne, including transfers.
Lugano-Paradiso to Lucerne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.
Lugano-Paradiso to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Paradiso station.
The best way to get from Lugano-Paradiso to Lucerne is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 19 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Lugano-Paradiso, Switzerland and Lucerne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Paradiso to Luzern via Bellinzona in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 9–16 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
Train from Paradiso to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–15
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bellinzona to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Paradiso to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano Paradiso to Biasca
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bellinzona to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Biasca to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–65
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–16
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lugano to Lucerne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano-Paradiso to Lucerne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.
Lugano-Paradiso to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano-Paradiso to Lucerne is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Lugano-Paradiso to Lucerne.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lugano-Paradiso and Lucerne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.