There are 7 ways to get from Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train, bus, rideshare, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2h 6mCHF 62–187Bus via Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/HB
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 12mCHF 19–26Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 58mCHF 20–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lugano to Zurich-ZRH215.6 km
2h 28mDrive 215.6 km
- Drive from Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH)car 215.6 km
2h 28mCHF 35–51Train, fly
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3h 30mCHF 71–167Train via Zuerich Hb (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2h 10mCHF 44–93
Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to bus via Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/HB which costs SFr 19 - SFr 27 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Zürich via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Zürich Flughafen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Lugano and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 187 km. The road distance is 215.6 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH) without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH), including transfers.
Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 55–180 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Zürich twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 16–30 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–310
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–180
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–23
- Website
- RegioJet
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lugano to Zurich-ZRH
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Book your Lugano to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lugano and Zurich Airport (ZRH). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.