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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Effretikon is to bus via Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani which costs SFr 18 - SFr 30 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Effretikon is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Effretikon?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Effretikon. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Zürich via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Effretikon?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Effretikon. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Effretikon via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Lugano to Effretikon?

The distance between Lugano and Effretikon is 198 km. The road distance is 212.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Effretikon without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Lugano to Effretikon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Effretikon bus from?

Lugano to Effretikon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Effretikon train from?

Lugano to Effretikon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Effretikon?

The best way to get from Lugano to Effretikon is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Lugano to Effretikon bus arrive?

Lugano to Effretikon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Lugano to Effretikon train arrive?

Lugano to Effretikon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Effretikon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Effretikon is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Lugano to Effretikon.

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

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Where can I stay near Effretikon?

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Effretikon by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2h 30m
CHF 46–90
Bus via Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 43m
CHF 19–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 28m
CHF 20–33
Drive 212.2 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Effretikoncar 212.2 km
2h 44m
CHF 41–60
Train via Zug
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zugtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zug to Effretikontrain S24
2h 43m
CHF 61–92

Lugano to Effretikon by train (Trenitalia)

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 198.2 km
Duration: 2h 30m

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

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 40–85 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Zürich 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 15–25 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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