There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Kriens by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
1h 53mCHF 57–169Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2h 45mCHF 14–21Drive 166.6 km
- Drive from Lugano to Krienscar 166.6 km
1h 50mCHF 28–40
Lugano to Kriens by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Kriens is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 22 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Kriens is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Kriens. However, there are services departing from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani and arriving at Kriens, Schachenstrasse via Luzern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Kriens. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Luzern via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Lugano and Kriens is 163 km. The road distance is 166.6 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Kriens without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Lugano to Kriens, including transfers.
Lugano to Kriens bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.
Lugano to Kriens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Kriens is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 22 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Kriens, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Luzern every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 55–170 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 55–170
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Kriens bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.
Lugano to Kriens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Kriens is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Lugano to Kriens.
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