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How to get fromLugano to Gotthard Base Tunnelby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Gotthard Base Tunnel by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Ambrì-Piottatrain train S10
    2. Take the taxi from Ambrì-Piotta to Gotthard Base Tunneltaxi taxi
    2h 19m
    CHF 408–535

  2. Drive 93.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lugano to Gotthard Base Tunnelcar car 93.6 km
    1h 15m
    CHF 16–23

  3. Bus, line 120 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Biasca, Stazionebus bus 222 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Ambrì, sottobus bus 120
    3. Take the taxi from Ambrì, sotto to Gotthard Base Tunneltaxi taxi
    3h 30m
    CHF 392–530

  4. Train, taxi via Bellinzona

    1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Ambrì-Piottatrain train Ir46 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ambrì-Piotta to Gotthard Base Tunneltaxi taxi
    2h 48m
    CHF 402–566

  5. Train, taxi via Bellinzona #2

    1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Faidotrain train Ir46 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Faido to Gotthard Base Tunneltaxi taxi
    2h 29m
    CHF 337–501

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 155.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Gotthard Base Tunnel, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Lugano to Gotthard Base Tunnel. However, you can take the train to Ambrì-Piotta then take the taxi to Gotthard Base Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bellinzona, walk to Bellinzona, Stazione, take the bus to Biasca, Stazione, take the line 120 bus to Ambrì, sotto, then take the taxi to Gotthard Base Tunnel.

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