There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Einsiedeln by train (Trenitalia), car, or train
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 Arth-Goldautrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Biberbruggtrain S31 / ...
2h 11mCHF 24–94Drive 171.9 km
- Drive from Lugano to Einsiedelncar 171.9 km
2h 6mCHF 33–48Train via Zug
- Take the train from Lugano to Zugtrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Zug to Pfäffikon SZtrain S5
4h 22mCHF 82–128
Lugano to Einsiedeln by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Einsiedeln is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Einsiedeln is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Einsiedeln. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Einsiedeln via Arth-Goldau and Biberbrugg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Lugano and Einsiedeln is 160 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Einsiedeln without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Lugano to Einsiedeln, including transfers.
Lugano to Einsiedeln train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Einsiedeln train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Einsiedeln is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Lugano to Einsiedeln.
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What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Einsiedeln, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lugano to Einsiedeln via Arth-Goldau and Biberbrugg in around 2h 11m.
Train from Lugano to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zug to Pfäffikon SZ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 50–75
- 2nd Class
- CHF 30–45
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Lugano to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–14
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Arth-Goldau to Biberbrugg
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–19
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
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