There are 4 ways to get from Lugano Station to Lucerne by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
1h 39mCHF 50–170Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lugano to Lucerne167.3 km
2h 24mCHF 10Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 29mCHF 14–20Drive 166.4 km
- Drive from Lugano Station to Lucernecar 166.4 km
1h 49mCHF 28–40
Lugano Station to Lucerne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano Station to Lucerne is to rideshare which costs SFr 10 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano Station to Lucerne is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano Station to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Lugano, Stazione and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lugano and arriving at Luzern. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Lugano Station and Lucerne is 160 km. The road distance is 166.4 km.
The best way to get from Lugano Station to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170.
The train from Lugano to Luzern takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Lugano Station to Lucerne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.
Lugano Station to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano Station to Lucerne is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 21 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Lugano Station, Switzerland and Lucerne, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Luzern every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–170 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 12–18 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–170
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–18
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lugano to Lucerne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano Station to Lucerne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.
Lugano Station to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano Station to Lucerne is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Lugano Station to Lucerne.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lugano Station and Lucerne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.