Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Rotkreuz

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Rotkreuztrain train Ic21 / ...
    1h 26m
    CHF 40–65
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus bus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    3h 23m
    CHF 12–20
  3. Drive  171.3 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Rotkreuzcar car 171.3 km
    1h 58m
    CHF 29–42
  4. Train via Zug

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zugtrain train Ic2 / ...
    1h 48m
    CHF 46–68
  5. Train via Zug #2

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zug(Ch)train train Ec
    1h 50m
    CHF 15–81

Lugano to Rotkreuz by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 40Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Rotkreuz 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–65 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 9–15 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There