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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Lausanne is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Lausanne via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Lausanne via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Lugano to Lausanne?

The distance between Lugano and Lausanne is 395 km. The road distance is 280.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Lausanne without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 4h 38m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Lugano to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Lausanne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Lausanne train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Lugano to Lausanne is to train via Zurich which takes 4h 38m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Lugano to Lausanne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lugano to Lausanne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Lausanne is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Lugano to Lausanne.

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

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Where can I stay near Lausanne?

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Lugano to Lausanne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lugano to Lausanne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
4h 38m
CHF 105–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lausannebus 144 / ...
6h 55m
CHF 26–49
Drive 280.7 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Lausannecar 280.7 km
3h 54m
CHF 47–68
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
5h 15m
CHF 164–429
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Lausannetrain Ec
5h 44m
CHF 52–114
Train #2
1. Take the train from Locarno to Lausannetrain Ic
5h 53m
CHF 113–175
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
6h 31m
CHF 141–307
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MXP - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
7h 39m
CHF 92–237

Lugano to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 395.3 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Lausanne via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Lausanne via Zurich Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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