There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Sargans by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Arth-Goldautrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Pfäffikon SZtrain Vae
- Take the train from Pfäffikon SZ to Sarganstrain
3h 46mCHF 45–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
3h 51mCHF 16–78Drive 170.8 km
- Drive from Lugano to Sarganscar 170.8 km
1h 59mCHF 29–42
Lugano to Sargans by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Sargans is to bus which costs SFr 15 - SFr 80 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Sargans is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Sargans station. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona, Stazione and arriving at Chur, Postautostation via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Sargans. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Sargans via Arth-Goldau and Pfäffikon SZ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Lugano and Sargans is 224 km. The road distance is 170.8 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Sargans without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Lugano to Sargans, including transfers.
Lugano to Sargans bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Bellinzona, Stazione station.
Lugano to Sargans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Sargans is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 80 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Sargans, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Lugano to Sargans via Arth-Goldau and Pfäffikon SZ in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, PostAuto AG operates a bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostation hourly. Tickets cost CHF 9–14 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
Train from Lugano to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Pfäffikon SZ to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 50–75
- 2nd Class
- CHF 30–45
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Lugano to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–14
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Arth-Goldau to Pfäffikon SZ
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–23
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Pfäffikon SZ to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Sargans bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Chur, Postautostation.
Lugano to Sargans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Sargans is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Lugano to Sargans.
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