What is the cheapest way to get from Luzern station to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Luzern station to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 5 - SFr 9 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Luzern station to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Luzern station to Lugano is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Luzern station and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luzern, Bahnhof and arriving at Lugano Stazione. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Luzern station and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Luzern and arriving at Lugano. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Luzern station to Lugano?

The distance between Luzern station and Lugano is 160 km. The road distance is 168 km.

How do I travel from Luzern station to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Luzern station to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170.

How long does it take to get from Luzern station to Lugano?

The train from Luzern to Lugano takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Luzern station to Lugano bus from?

Luzern station to Lugano bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Luzern station to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Luzern station to Lugano?

The best way to get from Luzern station to Lugano is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 5 - SFr 9 and takes 2h.

Where does the Luzern station to Lugano bus arrive?

Luzern station to Lugano bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.

Where does the Luzern station to Lugano train arrive?

Luzern station to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Luzern station to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Luzern station to Lugano is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Luzern station to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Luzern station to Lugano?

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There are 5 ways to get from Luzern station to Lugano by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
1h 40m
CHF 55–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazionebus
2h
CHF 5–9
Drive 168 km
1. Drive from Luzern station to Luganocar 168 km
1h 50m
CHF 28–40
Bus via Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2h 22m
CHF 12–18
Train via Castione-Arbedo
1. Take the train from Luzern to Castione-Arbedotrain Ir26 / ...
3h 15m
CHF 51–98

Luzern station to Lugano by train

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Distance: 159.9 km
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Luzern station, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Luzern to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 55–170 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazione once a week. Tickets cost CHF 5–9 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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