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How to get fromLugano to Glarusby train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Glarus by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Arth-Goldautrain train Ic2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Rapperswil SGtrain train Vae
    3. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Glarustrain train S6
    3h 57m
    CHF 43–120

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus bus 171
    2. Take the train from Chur to Ziegelbrücketrain train Ir35
    5h 16m
    CHF 33–98

  3. Bus, train via Zurich

    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Glarustrain train S25
    5h 2m
    CHF 35–59

  4. Drive  191.7 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Glaruscar car 191.7 km
    2h 28m
    CHF 37–53

Lugano to Glarus by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Glarus, Canton of Glarus, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Glarus via Arth-Goldau and Rapperswil SG in around 3h 57m.

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