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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Rapperswil is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Rapperswil is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Rapperswil?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Rapperswil. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Zürich via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Rapperswil?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Rapperswil. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Rapperswil SG via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Lugano to Rapperswil?

The distance between Lugano and Rapperswil is 172 km. The road distance is 182.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Rapperswil without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Lugano to Rapperswil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Rapperswil bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Rapperswil train from?

Lugano to Rapperswil train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Rapperswil?

The best way to get from Lugano to Rapperswil is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Lugano to Rapperswil bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lugano to Rapperswil train arrive?

Lugano to Rapperswil train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Rapperswil?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Rapperswil is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Lugano to Rapperswil.

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

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Where can I stay near Rapperswil?

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Rapperswil by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Arth-Goldautrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Rapperswil SGtrain Vae
2h 36m
CHF 27–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 23m
CHF 24–37
Drive 182.2 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Rapperswilcar 182.2 km
2h 15m
CHF 31–44
Train, fly
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 Oerlikon to Rapperswil SGtrain
4h 31m
CHF 85–209
Train via Zug
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zugtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zug to Rapperswil SGtrain S5
3h 12m
CHF 65–97

Lugano to Rapperswil by train

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Distance: 171.6 km
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Rapperswil, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Rapperswil SG via Arth-Goldau in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Zürich twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 12–21 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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