There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Rüti by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train via Zürich HB (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2h 35mCHF 50–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 43mCHF 25–41Drive 187.3 km
- Drive from Lugano to Rüticar 187.3 km
2h 22mCHF 37–53Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Zugtrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Zug to Rüti ZHtrain S5
3h 4mCHF 68–104
Lugano to Rüti by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Rüti is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 45 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Rüti is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Rüti. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Zürich via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Rüti. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Rüti ZH via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Lugano and Rüti is 211 km. The road distance is 187.3 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Rüti without a car is to train via Zürich HB which takes 2h 35m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Lugano to Rüti, including transfers.
Lugano to Rüti bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Rüti train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Rüti is to train via Zürich HB which takes 2h 35m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 45 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Rüti, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 40–85 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Zürich 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 15–25 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–85
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
Train from Lugano to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zug to Rüti ZH
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Rüti bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Lugano to Rüti train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Rüti is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Lugano to Rüti.
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